International Green Warrior Olympiad Class 5 Sample Paper

Encourage your child to think green and act smart with the International Green Warrior Olympiad Sample Paper for Class 5. These papers are designed to develop awareness about sustainability while preparing students for Olympiad-style questions.

What's Inside the Class 5 Green Warrior Sample Paper?

• Topic-based mcqs on waste management, clean energy, and biodiversity
• Two Topic section: Green Champ and Green Challenger
• Answer key for self-review and improvement

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Syllabus:

Clean Water and Sanitation

1. Importance of clean water and sanitation
2. Access to clean water: Sources of clean water, water purification methods, role of water treatment plants
3. Sanitation and hygiene: Importance of proper sanitation, personal hygiene practices, keeping our surroundings clean, handwashing demonstration and practice, diseases that can spread due to poor sanitation and hygiene
4. Water conservation: Understanding the water cycle, ways to conserve water, practical tips for conserving water
5. Water and environment: Impact of pollution on water bodies, importance of clean rivers and oceans

Affordable and Clean Energy

1. Introduction to energy: Understanding what energy is, different forms of energy (e.g., solar, wind, fossil fuels), importance of energy in our daily livesEnergy conservation: The concept of energy conservation, practical tips for saving energy at home and school, energy-efficient appliances and lighting
2. Access to clean energy: How lack of access to clean energy affects communities, solar power in remote areas
3. Renewable and non-renewable energy: Understanding of renewable energy sources (e.g., a solar-powered toy car, a wind turbine), biomass as a renewable energy source, how biomass is used for cooking and heating, environmental benefits and challenges
4. Clean energy and the environment: The impact of clean energy on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
5. Fossil fuels and pollution: What are fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)?, the environmental impact of fossil fuel use, air pollution and its consequences, ways to reduce fossil fuel use

Sustainable Cities and Communities

1. Sustainable water management: Rainwater harvesting, water reuse and recycling, role of communities in protecting water sources
2. Sustainable transportation: Introduction to electric and hybrid vehicles, bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation, reducing carbon emissions through transportation choices, eco-friendly transportation
3. Sustainable materials: Identifying sustainable materials (e.g., paper, cloth, glass), harmful materials (e.g., plastics), exploring biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials
4. Sustainable energy sources: Introduction to clean and renewable energy sources, solar energy and how it works, wind energy and its benefits

Responsible Consumption and Production

1. Responsible consumption: Why responsible consumption is important, connection between consumption and the environment
2. Reduce, reuse, recycle: The three R's of responsible consumption, how to reduce waste, ways to reuse items, introduction to recycling and its benefits
3. Food choices and waste: The impact of food choices on the environment, reducing food waste at home and school, composting and its benefits
4. Responsible energy use include: Turning off your computer screen when you're not using it, putting a lid on your pot or pan etc.
5. Waste reduction and upcycling projects: Using recycled or upcycled materials

Climate Action

1. Introduction to climate change: Understanding what climate change is, causes of climate change (e.g., greenhouse gases), impacts of climate change on the planet
2. The greenhouse effect: Explaining the greenhouse effect, how it affects the earth's temperature
3. Reducing our carbon footprint: Strategies to reduce personal carbon footprints, discussion on energy conservation, transportation choices, and waste reduction
4. Climate change impacts: Effects of climate change on ecosystems, wildlife, and communities

Life Below Water

1. Oceans and their importance: Importance of oceans and water bodies, different marine habitats (e.g., coral reefs, kelp forests, open ocean), marine species and their adaptations to underwater life
2. Marine food webs: Exploring marine food chains and webs
3. Threats to underwater life: Overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, coastal development, human disturbance etc.
4. Ocean pollution: Sources of marine pollution (e.g., plastic waste, oil spills), effects of pollution on marine life and ecosystems, how individuals can reduce ocean pollution

Life On Land

1. Types of terrestrial ecosystems: Introduction to major terrestrial ecosystems (e.g., forests, savannas, wetlands, desert etc.), characteristics of each ecosystem
2. Forests and their importance: Understanding the significance of forests (e.g., carbon storage, oxygen production), reforestation and forest conservation efforts
3. Threats to life on land: Urbanization, pollution, land degradation, wildfires, poaching and illegal wildlife trade etc.
4. Biodiversity on land: Exploring the diversity of plant and animal life on land, discussing the interconnectedness of species in ecosystems

Food Security and Agriculture

1. Food Security: Definition and importance of food security, factors affecting food security (availability, accessibility, affordability).
2. Sustainable Agriculture: Introduction to sustainable farming practices, importance of conserving natural resources
3. Food Safety: Importance of food safety and hygiene, safe handling and preparation of food
4. Factors affecting agriculture and food security: Climate, soil, land, water, poverty, population etc.

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Q.1	Which of the following is NOT a proper way to keep your surroundings clean?
	a) Littering and throwing garbage anywhere		b) Using trash bins for disposing of waste
	c) Recycling materials when possible		d) Keeping your home tidy

Q.2	Sophie studies the effects of climate change on wildlife and discovers that certain species are shifting their habitats towards the poles. What term describes this phenomenon?
	a) Adaptation		b) Migration
	c) Hibernation		d) Extinction

Q.3	A research institute is discussing the importance of mangrove forests. What is the crucial role of mangroves in coastal ecosystems?
	a) Enhancing water clarity for increased marine tourism		b) Reducing the effects of storm surges and erosion
	c) Providing suitable environments for deep-sea creatures		d) Supporting the growth of coral reefs through chemical interactions

Q.4	What is the effect of ocean pollution on marine life?
	a) It can entangle marine life.		b) It can poison marine life.
	c) It can destroy marine habitats.		d) All of these

Q.5	Kate is a young girl who lives in a small village in a developing country. Her village is located on the coast of the ocean, and it is often affected by storms and floods. In recent years, the storms and floods have become more frequent and severe. Kate is worried about the impact of climate change on her village and her community. What are some of the potential impacts of climate change on Kate's village? 1. More frequent and severe storms and floods 2. Rising sea levels 3. Droughts and water shortages
	a) Only 1		b) Only 2
	c) Both 2 and 3		d) Only 1, 2 and 3

Q.6	Which human activity significantly contributes to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, thus exacerbating climate change?
	a) Planting trees and enhancing green spaces.		b) Using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
	c) Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy.		d) Decreasing industrial production and manufacturing.

Q.7	What helps in making food more accessible to everyone? 1. Having a car to travel to distant markets 2. Having schools provide free meals 3. Having expensive restaurants in the locality 4. Having a limited number of grocery stores in the area
	a) Only 1		b) Only 2
	c) Both 1 and 3		d) Both 2 and 4

Q.8	Sasha's family decided to participate in an energy-saving competition. They were surprised to learn that their old refrigerator consumed the most electricity. What alternative could they consider to minimise energy consumption and keep food fresh?
	a) Replace it with a newer, energy-efficient model.		b) Unplug the refrigerator when not in use.
	c) Adjust the temperature settings to a higher level.		d) Fill the refrigerator to capacity for better insulation.

Q.9	Your school organises a science fair competition focused on alternative energy sources. You decide to present a case against fossil fuels. Which key cause of climate change should you prioritise highlighting?
	a) They deplete quickly and cannot be replenished like renewable resources.		b) They contribute to air pollution and respiratory problems in cities.
	c) They cause oil spills and harm marine life in natural disasters.		d) Burning them releases large amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

Q.10	In an experiment to study a terrestrial food web, scientists set up a controlled environment in a forest ecosystem. They observed an increase in the population of herbivorous insects. What would be the most likely consequence of this population increase on the food web?
	a) An increase in plant populations due to reduced herbivory		b) A decrease in carnivorous insect populations due to competition
	c) A decrease in plant populations due to increase consumption of plants		d) A decrease in soil microorganisms

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