Food, Clothing and Shelter - Basic Needs
- We require some things to live and grow.
- These things are so essential that other things cannot replace them.
- Air, water, food, clothing, and shelter, our needs.
- Natural and man-made things fulfill these ‘needs’ of our bodies.
Basic Human Needs: Food, Water, and Air
Question 1:
What Is Junk Food? How Junk Food Is Harmful to Your Body?
Answer:
- Food-rich unhealthy fats, salts, and refined sugars are called junk foods.
- Pizza, burgers, soft drinks, etc., are examples.
- Such food items do not make us healthy but rather cause harm to the body and make us fat.
- We should not consume such foods too much to stay fit.
Question 2:
Why Eating Whole Fruits Is Better Than Having Fruit Juices?
Answer:
- Consuming fruit juices reduces the amount of fiber present in the fruit.
- Also, consuming juices directly leads to the consumption of more sugar.
- The fibers and roughage present in fruits help in digestion. Consuming whole fruit keeps the level of sugar balanced.
Question 3:
Why Mother’s Milk Is Important for Newborn Babies?
Answer:
- Small babies cannot eat or drink anything other than the mother’s milk.
- Mother’s milk is the only source of nutrients for the baby.
- Mother’s milk is the complete food, and the baby can survive without consuming other food items
Question 4:
What Is Filtration?
Answer:
- Filtration stands for the removal of waste or unwanted substances from water. Filtration is performed to purify impure water.
- Impure water is not suitable for consumption; hence filtered and cleaned before consumption.
Question 5:
How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?
Answer:
- Hot air balloons are filled with hot air.
- Hot air is lighter than cold air and travels upwards in the atmosphere.
- This leads to the lifting of a hot air balloon in the sky.
Clothing and Types of Shelters
Question 1:
What Is Cashmere?
Answer:
- Cashmere is a type of fabric that is made up of wool.
- The fabric is made with the finest wools obtained from cashmere goats.
- Woollen clothes can trap cold and keeps us warm.
Question 2:
Why Should We Wear Light-Coloured Cotton Clothes in the Summer?
Answer:
- Light colour helps to reflect the bright sunlight away from the body.
- Cotton clothes are softer and excellent at absorbing sweat, keeping our body cooler.
- This way, we can keep ourselves cool in the hot summers.
Question 3:
What Is a Cube House?
Answer:
- The cube houses are found in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Cube houses are designed as small cubes and indeed attract visitors.
Do Not Waste Food
Question 1:
Why Is Food Waste a Problem? Why Should We Not Waste Food?
Answer:
- The food we eat reaches our plates after the efforts of a lot of people.
- A considerable amount of resources are used to obtain food.
- Wasting food indirectly leads to the waste of food and the efforts of the people involved.
- We should be judicious while filling our plates. The extra food can always be given to unprivileged ones.
