Chapter 9 of the Class 4 EVS textbook Our Wondrous World is Different Lands, Different Lives. It introduces children to how people in different regions and climates — such as deserts, mountains, and coastal areas — live differently based on their surroundings.
Living in Different Climates
Q: How might life in a desert region differ from life in a mountain region?
A: In a desert region, people often deal with very hot days, scarce water, and build homes suited to heat, while in a mountain region, people deal with cold weather, steep land for farming, and build homes suited to cold and slopes.
Homes Suited to the Land
Q: Why do houses look different in different parts of the country?
A: Houses are built using locally available materials and designed to suit the local climate — for example, homes in hot regions may have thick mud walls to stay cool, while homes in heavy rainfall regions may have sloped roofs to let water run off.
Livelihoods and Surroundings
Q: How does the local land and climate affect the work people do?
A: People often take up work suited to their surroundings — coastal communities may rely on fishing, mountain communities may grow crops suited to slopes or raise livestock, and desert communities may focus on herding animals that can survive with little water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people in different regions eat different kinds of food?
Because the crops and food that can be grown or found depend on the local climate and land, so diets naturally reflect what is available in that region.
What is one thing people across different lands often have in common despite their different lifestyles?
Despite different surroundings and ways of life, people everywhere share basic needs like food, shelter, family, and community.
Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 – Notes and Extra Questions
Along with these NCERT Solutions, students can also use the Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 Extra Questions and Class 4 EVS Chapter 9 Revision Notes for quick revision and extra practice.
