Plants Around Us - 2 Class 1 Worksheet Science

Q1: Fill in the blanks with the correct words given below

(lotus, trees, living, creeper, green, woody)
(i) Plants are _________ things
(ii) Leaves of most plant are _________
(iii) _________ crawls on the ground.
(iv) Shrubs have hard and  _________ stem.
(v)_________ is a water plants.
(vi) Big and strong plants are called _________
Ans:
(i) Plants are living  things
(ii) Leaves of most plant are green.
(iii) Creeper crawls on the ground.
(iv) Shrubs have hard and woody stem.
(v) Lotus is a water plants.
(vi) Big and strong plants are called trees.

Q2: Match the following

Ans:

Q3: Put tick (✔) against the correct sentences and cross(X) against the wrong ones.

(i) Plants are non-living things.
(ii) Climbers do not need support to stand.
(iii) Money plant is a big plant.
(iv) Some Plants are big.
(v) Neem tree is a creeper
(vi) Most leaves are green in color.
Ans:
(i) Plants are living things. (X)
(ii) Climbers do not need support to stand. (X)
(iii) Money plant is a big plant. (X)
(iv) Some Plants are big. (✔)
(v) Neem tree is a creeper (X)
(vi) Most leaves are green in color. (✔)

Q4: Answer the following questions

(i) Are plants living things?
Ans: Yes, plants are living things. Living things exhibit characteristics such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and metabolism, all of which apply to plants.

(ii) What do you mean by a tree?
Ans: A tree is a large, perennial plant that typically has a single main stem or trunk with branches and leaves. Trees are characterized by their height and woody structure. They play a vital role in ecosystems, providing habitat, oxygen, and numerous other benefits.

(iii) What is the difference between shrubs and herbs?  
Ans: 

• Shrubs: Shrubs are medium-sized plants with a hard and woody stem. They are taller than herbs but shorter than trees.
  Examples of shrubs include hibiscus and tulsi.
• Herbs: Herbs are smaller plants with soft and green stems. They are generally shorter than shrubs.
  Examples of herbs include wheat and sunflower.

(iv) What are small plants?
Ans: Small plants are plants that are smaller in size compared to trees. They have thinner and weaker stems. Small plants can include both herbs and some shrubs.

(v) Name the color of most of the leaves.
Ans: The color of most leaves is green. This green color is due to the presence of chlorophyll, a pigment that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

(vi) What is the difference between climbers and creepers?
Ans:   

• Climbers: Climbers are plants that need support to stand erect. They have specialized structures like tendrils or twining stems to cling onto surfaces.
  Examples of climbers include the money plant and pea.

• Creepers: Creepers are plants that crawl along the ground or other surfaces. They do not necessarily need support to grow.
  Examples of creepers include pumpkin and watermelon.