Test: Trees- 1 - Class 7 MCQ

Trees provide numerous benefits, including:

• Producing oxygen
• Offering shade
• Preventing soil erosion

Therefore, to maintain these advantages, it is essential that trees are:

• Preserved rather than harmed
• Not used solely for decoration or worship

Trees serve as shelters for various animals. They provide essential habitats that support biodiversity.

• Birds build nests in the branches, creating safe environments for their young.
• Squirrels reside in tree cavities, using them for shelter and storage.
• Insects inhabit the bark or leaves, contributing to the ecosystem in various ways.

Thus, all options regarding the role of trees as shelters for animals are correct.

The most immediate and common effect of wind on leaves is that they make a rustling noise as the air moves through them.

While in certain conditions, such as:

• Strong winds
• Specific seasons like autumn

leaves may:

• Fall down (option B)
• Be blown away (option C)

However, these are not universally consistent outcomes every time the wind blows.

Option D, 'are stirred up,' is vague and less precise than option A. Therefore, the most accurate answer is that the leaves make a rustling noise when the wind blows.

Trees serve as a place for children to play games. The poem highlights various benefits of trees, and one of them is providing a space for children to engage in playful activities.

A tree-house is a shelter in a tree for children to play.

Children often use trees for playing hide and seek, as they provide excellent hiding spots.

The other options, such as skipping and floating, do not typically involve the use of trees. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• A: Hide and seek

The phrase "Trees give us the shine, Make trees the:" requires a word that rhymes with "shine." The option "d) life-line" not only rhymes with "shine" but also fits contextually by emphasizing the importance of trees as essential to life, maintaining the poetic and meaningful intent of the phrase.

 The poem "Trees" by Shirley Bauer emphasizes the various benefits and uses of trees, including their ability to provide shade and a pleasant environment for gatherings. Therefore, gatherings or "parties" are often held around trees to enjoy these benefits.

The tree that does not provide shade can still be valuable in many other ways, such as providing wood, or other resources. The emphasis in the poem "Trees" from the NCERT textbook is on the diverse benefits of trees beyond just shade, making option "c" the most suitable choice.

During summer, trees have full foliage, which blocks direct sunlight. This offers shade and helps cool the surrounding area, thus providing a cool shelter.