HALF YEARLY EXAM REVISION WORKSHEET- OCTOBER 2023

SUBJECT – UAE SST/ME

GRADE: 4 SEC: _______ TOTAL MARKS: 40

DATE: ____________ TIME: 2 hours
NAME OF THE STUDENT: ____________________

PART - A PART - B TOTAL

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PART -A
A Read the questions and circle the correct answer.
1 The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as
a. Greenhouse Effect b. Global Warming
c. Pollution d. All of the above
2 What did the scientists’ study to understand the climate of the past?
a. Tree rings b. Remains of buildings and monuments.
c. Sediment and Ice cores d. Both a and c
3 Anu found an animal that lives in the Arabian Peninsula. She observed that the animal has
the following characteristics:
1. They are herbivorous.
2. They have a white coat to help them stay cool in the hot sun.
3. Wide feet help them to stay on top of the sand rather than sink in.
a. Camel b. Arabian Sand Cat c. Polar bear d. Arabian oryx
4 Which of these is NOT going to help reduce carbon footprint?
a. Use renewable resources b. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
c. Using only one side of the paper d. Planting trees
5. Why do most desert plants have waxy skin?
a. To help the plant collect rainwater b. To help the plant store or save water inside.
c. Because it is hot in the desert d. Animals will not eat the plant.

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6. The ___________ zone lies between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
a. Tropic b. Temperate c. Polar d. Sub-tropical

7. What type of resources should be conserved as they cannot be replenished easily?

a. Renewable resources. b. Articifial resources.
c. Non Renewable resources. d. Man- made resources.
8. A non-renewable source of energy which is formed from fossilized plants.

a. Oil b. Natural gas

c. Coal d. Nuclear energy.

9. Energy that uses the heat that comes from within the Earth is called
_____________________.
a. Solar energy. b. Geothermal energy.
c. Wind energy. d. Both a and c
10. Which is an adaptation that polar bears use to survive the cold Arctic?
a. They are big animals.
b. They love the cold snow.
c. They have sharp claws and paws to walk on ice and find food.
d. Polar bears hibernate during the long chilly winter.
11. Tick all that are fossil fuels.

a. Biomass b. Coal c. Kerosene d. Petrol

12. Which liquid fossil fuel is used in stoves, lamps and jet aircrafts?
a. coal b. petrol c. sunflower oil d. Kerosene oil.

13. Give examples:

a. Any two fossil fuels: Coal, Oil, and Natural gas

b. Any two arid animals - Camel, Arabian Sand Cat, Arabian Oryx

c. Any two greenhouse gases – Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide

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14. Match the following:

Column A Column B
1.Biomass
a. Hunts its prey at night. (3)

2. Arabian Oryx b. The amount of carbon dioxide in the air.

(4)
c. National animal of the U.A. E, Oman and
3. Arabian Sand Cat
Jordan (2)
4. Carbon footprint
d. Energy from plants (1)

5. Atmosphere e. Anything that makes the environment.

dirty and unsafe. (6)
6. Pollution
f. Blanket of the Earth (5)

15. Fill in the blanks:

a. ____ Energy____ is the ability to do work.

b. ____Sustainability____ is the idea that we should act responsibly to save the
resources and ensure that these resources are available for future generations.
16. Name the following:
a. A type of energy stored/ saved for later use. ______ Potential Energy ___

b. The desert in Chile is known as the driest place on Earth. __ Atacama Desert__.

B. Give reasons for the following.

1.Amazon Rainforest is called as the ‘Lungs of the Earth’. Justify the statement.
Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the Earth’s oxygen that is why it is known as the ‘lungs
of the planet’.

2. Why is it important to take care of our planet Earth?

Earth is our home, and it is the only planet that we know of, that can support human life. So,
we should respect and maintain everything we get from our mother Earth. We should not
waste and pollute its natural resources for our small benefits. We should save the Earth so
that our future generations can live in a safe environment.

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C. Answer the following questions in brief.
1. Identify the given picture

a.

Hydroelectricity/ Hydro-energy

b. Is it a renewable or non-renewable source of

energy? Justify.
It is a renewable source of energy as water can be replenished in the nature and can be
recycled.
With careful management and responsible usage, water can be renewed.

2. Which features of the Arabian Oryx helps it to withstand the extreme heat in the arid
region?

They have a white coat to help them stay cool in the hot sun.
White coat reflects the sunlight and helps them to survive in extreme heat _

3. Humans are increasingly influencing the climate and the earth's temperature. How are we
contributing towards the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Mention any two ways.
Burning of fossil fuels, emissions from factories and industries, deforestation, increase in
energy consumption, agriculture, emissions from airplanes and ships, waste disposal, etc.

4. Suggest any two ways by which you can reduce your carbon footprint.
Recycle waste, unplug electronics and chargers, planting more trees, walk or ride bicycle for
shorter distances, carpooling, buying products with energy star logo, etc.

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D. Locate the following.: a. Amazon Rainforest

b. List any two causes of destruction of the rainforest.

Logging, farming, ranching and mining.
c. Mention any two reasons why we should protect the Amazon rainforest?
Contributes 20% of Earth’s oxygen, provides food and medicines.
PART –B
A. Read the questions and circle the correct answer.
1. The UAE formed the Ministry of state for Happiness in the year ___________
a. 1912 b. 1971 c. 2016 d. 2020

2. A relationship between two people who support, encourage, and help each other through
listening, communicating openly, trusting, and respecting each other is referred as
_______________.
a. Tolerance b. Sympathy c. Empathy d. Positive Relationship

3. Her Excellency - the Minister of State for Happiness, ‘Ohood Bint Khalfan Al Roumi.
started the first ________________________________in the world.
a. Save Planet b. Happiness Garden c. Happiness Patrol d. Peace
4. Choose the option which DOES NOT show helping each other’s at school.

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 a. We should keep our classroom neat and tidy.
b. We should listen to the teachers.
c. Treat others with respect always.
d. Make fun of others.
5. How can happy people help others to grow and support themselves? (Any two)
a. Feel good about themselves.
b. Take responsibility for decisions that they make.
c. Not worry when changes happen in our lives.
d. Try to improve their skills and talents.
e. Support others.
f. Teach others and allow others to know their true feelings.
g. Love and respect other people and understand how they feel.
h. See life in a positive way.

B. a. Colour or Tick the pictures which show a positive relationship.

b. Mention any two benefits of building positive relationship at school.

It motivates and encourages them to learn, spreads happiness and improves
social skills. (helping and making new friends).