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The Earth for Class 2 (EVS): Land, Water, Air & Landforms with Activities
2026-11-09 · 6 min read
The Earth for Class 2 (EVS): Land, Water, Air & Landforms with Activities
Is our Earth flat like a roti, or round like a ball? It is round, like a ball. It only looks flat to us because it is so, so big. In this lesson from Param Tuition Bureau, Class 2 children explore the land, water and air of our amazing Earth.
1. Land, Water and Air
- Land: where we live, with mountains, plains, forests and deserts.
- Water: in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans.
- Air: a blanket of air all around the Earth, called the atmosphere. We can't see it, but we breathe it every second.
2. Activity: Catch the Globe
Toss a ball globe to a friend ten times. Each time, check whether their right thumb lands on water or land, and make a tally mark. About 7 times out of 10 it lands on water, because about 70% of the Earth is covered with water. That's why Earth is called the blue planet.
3. Landforms: Shapes of the Land
| Landform | What it's like | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain | Very high, with steep sides | The Himalayas |
| Hill | Lower, with gentle slopes | — |
| Plain | Large, flat land, good for farms | Wheat and rice fields |
| Plateau | High and flat, like a table top | — |
| Valley | Low land between mountains, often with a river | — |
| Desert | Dry and sandy | The Thar, Rajasthan |
4. Water on the Earth
| Water body | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| River | Flows from the mountains to the sea, fresh water | Ganga |
| Sea | Big body of salty water | Arabian Sea |
| Ocean | The biggest and deepest | Indian Ocean |
| Waterfall | Water falling from a height | Jog Falls, Karnataka |
Remember: seas and oceans are salty, but river water is fresh.
5. Experiment: Is Air Really There?
Blow into a balloon. It gets bigger and bigger. What fills it? Air! Air takes up space, even though we can't see it. Wave a paper fan near your face and you can feel the air move.
6. How Can We Care for Our Earth?
Throw waste in the dustbin, turn off the tap while brushing, plant trees for clean air, and reuse things, like writing on both sides of the paper.
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The Earth for Class 2 (EVS): Land, Water, Air & Landforms with Activities — FAQs
Why is Earth called the blue planet?
About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water — oceans, seas, rivers and lakes — which is why it looks blue from space and is called the blue planet.
What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
A mountain is very high with steep sides, like the Himalayas. A plateau is also high, but flat on top, like a table top, instead of coming to a peak.
What is the difference between a sea, an ocean and a river?
A river carries fresh water down from the mountains to the sea. A sea is a large body of salty water, and an ocean is the biggest and deepest body of salty water, far larger than a sea.
How can I show my child that air takes up space?
Blow up a balloon. It gets bigger and bigger as it fills with air, proving air is a real thing that takes up space even though we cannot see it.