In Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 Different Lands, Different Lives students explore how nature influences human life and how people adjust to their surroundings.
Our Earth has many different types of land such as plains, deserts, coastal areas, and mountains. Each place is unique and has its own way of life. People living in these regions eat different foods, wear different clothes, build different houses, and celebrate different festivals.
Different Lands – Different Lives Worksheet
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What Students Will Learn
- Types of landforms: plains, deserts, coastal regions, mountains
- How people live in different regions
- Food, clothing, houses, and occupations in each landform
- Plants and animals found in different regions
- Festivals and culture of various regions
- Challenges faced by people (cyclones, landslides, etc.)
- Importance of adapting to the environment
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Different Lands, Different Lives Chapter Notes
Different Lands and Their Importance
- Earth has different landforms like plains, deserts, coastal areas, and mountains.
- Each landform affects the way people live.
Life in the Plains
- Plains have flat land and fertile soil.
- People mainly do farming.
- Example: Amritsar (Punjab).
Features:
- Food: Makki di roti, sarson da saag
- Animals: Cows, buffaloes
- Houses: Strong and permanent
- Clothes: Simple and comfortable
Life in the Desert
Deserts are dry areas with very little rainfall.
Features:
- Plants: Cactus, khejri, babool (store water)
- Animals: Camel (ship of desert), lizards, snakes
- Houses: Mud houses with thatched roofs
- Clothes: Loose, colourful clothes to protect from heat
- Food: Dal-bati-churma, ker sangri
Life in Coastal Regions
Located near the sea (like Puri, Odisha).
Features:
- Main occupation: Fishing
- Food: Dalma, pakhala, seafood
- Trees: Coconut, palm
- Activities: Boating, fishing, collecting shells
- Clothes: Light and airy
Problems:
- Cyclones and strong winds affect life.
Life in the Mountains
Mountains are high and cold regions.
Features:
- Trees: Pine, oak, walnut
- Animals: Yak
- Houses: Wooden houses with sloping roofs
- Clothes: Woollen clothes
- Food: Thukpa, sel roti
Problems:
- Landslides
- Cold weather
Adaptation to Environment
People adjust their lifestyle according to climate and landform.
- Example:
- Desert → light clothes
- Mountains → woollen clothes
Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 Question Answers
Q1. What are landforms?
Ans: Landforms are natural features of the Earth like plains, mountains, deserts, and coastal areas.
Q2. Why are plains good for farming?
Ans: Plains have flat land and fertile soil, which is suitable for agriculture.
Q3. Why is the camel called the “ship of the desert”?
Ans: Because it can travel easily on sand and survive without water for many days.
Q4. How does landform affect the life of people?
Ans: Landforms affect people’s lives in many ways. The type of food, clothing, houses, and occupation depends on the landform. For example, people in plains do farming, while people in coastal areas depend on fishing. In deserts, people wear loose clothes to protect from heat, and in mountains, they wear woollen clothes to stay warm.
Q5. Compare plains and mountains.
Ans: Plains are flat and fertile, while mountains are high and cold. People in plains do farming, while people in mountains depend on tourism and animal rearing. Houses in plains are strong and flat-roofed, while mountain houses have sloping roofs.
