I. Choose the correct answer from the list given below.

(Fire, Water, Electricity, Snake, Traffic light)

Question 1.
If it is touched, It will be hot
If it is left, it will burn
What is it? __________
Answer:
Fire

Question 2.
I use it everyday. I see it during rainy day.
What is it? __________
Answer:
Water

Question 3.
I spread through lines, but I’m not a climber :
I help to glow the bulbs.
Who am I? _________
Answer:
Electricity

Question 4.
He who doesn’t have legs, slithers and wanders in Jungles.
Who is he? _________
Answer:
Snake

Question 5.
The one who stands on the road and guides us has three eyes of three colours.
Who is he? _________
Answer:
Traffic light

II. Write True or false.

Question 1.
We shouldn’t play in the kitchen.
Answer:
True

Question 2.
We can go to the deep part of the river to bath.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Never touch the electrical appliances with wet hand.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
We should keep the house and surroundings clean.
Answer:
True

Question 5.
We can play with glassware.
Answer:
False

III. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Write some factors that can cause accidents.
Answer:

1. Haste / urgency
2. Carelessness / Negligence
3. Lack of awareness
4. Violation of rules

Question 2.
What should we do, if our clothes catch fire?
Answer:

1. We shouldn’t run.
2. Drop down and roll on the ground.

Question 3.
How should we protect ourselves from accidents caused by electricity?
Answer:

1. We do touch switches, plugs or electrical wires with wet hand.
2. We do touch the iron box and other electrical appliances when they are switched on.
3. We do play near electrical towers or transformers.
4. We do climb on electrical posts.

Question 4.
Where should we cross the road?
Answer:
We should cross the road only at the zebra crossing.

Question 5.
Mention the names of some toxic organisms.
Answer:
Snake, Scorpion, Spider, Wasp.

IV. Let us colour.

Answer:

Project Work:

Question 1.
Write your experience of firing crackers during Diwali.

Answer:
Diwali is a very Popular festival in India. I like sound-free crackers. Mathappu, Poovanam and Saram which makes no noise. Our surroundings are most affected by the eruption of sooty crackers.

Think Zone (Text Book Page No. 182):

Question 1.
How the forest fire occur?
Answer:
Forest fires always start by one of two ways – naturally caused or human-caused. Natural fires are generally started by lightning, with a very small percentage started by spontaneous combustion of dry fuel such as sawdust and leaves. On the other hand, human-caused fires can be due to any number of reasons.

Question 2.
Have you ever seen Fire Extinguisher? If yes, where have you seen it?
Answer:
Yes. I have seen in my school.

Question 3.
Have you ever bathed in lake or river? If yes, with whom did you go?
Answer:
Yes, I took bath in a river with my father.

Activity (Text Book Page No. 184):

Question 1.
How fire is used in our daily life?
Answer:

1. Fire is used to cook meals.
2. It can be used to generate heat and like light.
3. It cane be used in incineration of waste.

Activity (Text Book Page No. 187):

Question 1.
Write the names of the electrical appliances which are used in your house.
Answer:

1. Electric Lights
2. Fan
3. Radio
4. Television
5. DVD Player
6. Iron Box
7. Refrigerator
8. Washing machine

Think Zone (Text Book Page No. 189):

Question 1.
Have you ever seen these traffic signs?
Answer:
Yes

Question 2.
Where did you see?
Answer:
Infront of my School.

Activity (Text Book Page No. 190):

Question 1.
Write down the slogans of awareness which you have observed while travelling.
Answer:

1. Don’t watch her behind. Keep safety in mind.
2. Driving faster can cause disaster.
3. Fast drive could be last drive.
4. Follow traffic rules, save for future.

3rd Standard Social Science Guide Safety Additional Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer from the bracket.

(Water, pesticides, Fire, Electricity, Zebra crossing)

Question 1.
__________ is the man’s marvelous creation.
Answer:
Fire

Question 2.
__________ is very important in our daily life.
Answer:
Water

Question 3.
__________ is used in houses, factories and other work places.
Answer:
Electricity

Question 4.
Pedestrians should cross the road only at the __________.
Answer:
Zebra crossing

Question 5.
__________ are very dangerous.
Answer:
Pesticides

II. Write True or False.

Question 1.
We shouldn’t close the cylinder valve after cooking.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
We have to wear life jacket when we travel in water.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Do not climb on electrical posts.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
We shouldn’t wear seat belt when we travel in a car.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
Do not cross the road hastily by running.
Answer:
True

III. Answer the following.

Question 1.
Write any three precautions to avoid fire accidents.
Answer:

1. We should handle the highly inflammable things carefully.
2. The person who cooks can wear cotton clothes.
3. Don’t play with fire.

Question 2.
What to do during a fire accident?
Answer:

• Use fire extinguisher.
• Execute fire warning system in buildings.

Samacheer Kalvi 3rd Standard Social Science Guide