Q1: Why are plants important for our survival?
Ans: Plants produce oxygen, which we need to breathe.They also provide food and medicines.
Q2: What is the main job of roots?
Ans: Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. They also fix the plant securely in the ground.
Q3: What are the two types of roots?
Ans: The two types of roots are taproots and fibrous roots. Taproots have one thick main root, while fibrous roots are many thin threads.
Q4: Name two plants with taproots.
Ans: Carrots and beetroot have taproots. They store food in their roots.
Q5: What does the stem of a plant do?
Ans: The stem supports the plant and transports water and nutrients. It also carries food to different parts of the plant.
Q6: Name two types of stems.
Ans: Trees have thick trunks, and shrubs have thin, woody stems. Climbers and creepers have weak stems.
Q7: What is the main function of leaves?
Ans: Leaves make food for the plant through photosynthesis. They also give out oxygen and take in air through stomata.
Q8: Name two plants with edible leaves.
Ans: Cabbage and spinach are plants with edible leaves. Their leaves store food we can eat.
Q9: What do flowers develop into?
Ans: Flowers develop into fruits. Fruits contain seeds that can grow into new plants.
Q10: What is germination?
Ans: Germination is a process in which seed starts to grow and becomes a new plant under the proper amount of water, air, and sunlight.
Q11: What are Edible Seeds? Give Examples.
Ans: Edible seeds are seeds that we can eat, like rice and kidney beans.
Q12: What are Non- Edible Seeds? Give Examples.
Ans: Non-edible seeds are seeds that we do not eat, such as the seeds of an apple or a lemon.
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