Short Answer Questions: World Around Me | EVS for Class 2 PDF Download

Q1. Why does the sky look bright and blue in the morning?
Ans: The sky looks bright and blue because the sun is shining and sending light and warmth to the Earth. This light makes the sky appear blue during the day.

Day and Night Sky

Q2. What can you see in the sky at night?
Ans: At night, the sky becomes dark because the sun is not shining on our side of the Earth. We can see the moon and many tiny lights called stars shining in the dark sky.

Q3. How does the sky change on sunny and rainy days?
Ans: On sunny days, the sky is clear and blue, and the sun shines brightly. On rainy days, dark clouds cover the sky, making it look gray, and the sun hides behind the clouds while it rains.

Rainy and Sunny Days

Q4. What is the solar system?
Ans: The solar system is like a big family where the sun is the center, and eight planets, along with moons and other objects, move around the sun in paths called orbits.

Q5. Can you name the eight planets in our solar system?
Ans: The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They all orbit around the sun.

Solar System

Q6. Why is Earth special?
Ans: Earth is special because it is the only planet we know that has life like plants, animals, and people. It has water and air, which are important for living things.

Q7. What does the sun do for us?
Ans: The sun gives us warmth and light. Without the sun, it would be too cold for plants and animals to live, and there would be no daylight.

Q8. What is rotation?
Ans: Rotation means the Earth spins around like a top. This spinning takes about 24 hours and causes day and night because different parts of Earth face toward or away from the sun.

Rotation and Revolution

Q9. What causes day and night on Earth?
Ans: When your part of Earth faces the sun, it is daytime and bright outside. When it turns away from the sun, it becomes night and dark.

Q10. What is revolution?
Ans: Revolution is when the Earth moves around the sun in a big circle. It takes about one year, or 365 days, for Earth to complete this trip.

Q11. Why do we have different seasons?
Ans: We have different seasons because as the Earth travels around the sun, the angle of sunlight changes, making some parts warmer or cooler at different times of the year.

Seasons

Q12. What are the four main directions?
Ans: The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. They help us know which way to go and find places.

Q13. If you face the sun in the morning, which direction are you looking?
Ans: If you face the sun in the morning, you are looking east because the sun rises in the east.

Q14. When facing east in the morning, which directions are behind you, to your right, and to your left?
Ans: Behind you is west, your right side points to the south, and your left side points to the north.

Q15. What should you always do to learn more about the world?
Ans: You should always stay curious and keep exploring new things. This helps you learn and discover the many wonders around you.