Worksheet getting to know plants

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA MAITHON DAM

CLASS 6 | TWA2 WORKSHEET

CHAPTER - GETTING TO KNOW PLANTS

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Look around your school or home. Can you identify a plant that has a thick, strong trunk?

   Solution: (Example: Banyan tree, Mango tree, Neem tree, etc.)

2. How do climbers grow?

   Solution: Climbers grow by taking support from neighboring plants, walls, or other structures.

3. What is a trunk?

   Solution: A trunk is the main woody stem of a tree.

4. What would happen if there were no plants?

   Solution: There would be no oxygen to breathe, no food for humans and animals, and the atmosphere would be full of carbon dioxide.

5. How do plants keep the air fresh and clean?

   Solution: Plants keep the air fresh and clean through photosynthesis, a process where they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

6. Classify the following as herbs, shrubs, or trees:

   Tulsi, Mint, Coriander, Rose, Lemon, China rose (Hibiscus), Banyan, Neem

   HERBS	SHRUBS	TREES
   Solution: Tulsi, Mint, Coriander	Solution: Rose, Lemon, China rose (Hibiscus)	Solution: Banyan, Neem

7. What are aquatic plants? Write two names of aquatic plants.

   Solution: Aquatic plants are plants that live in water. (Example: Lotus, Water Lily)

B. Objective Type Questions

1. State whether the following statements are True or False.

   1. Herbs have a woody stem.
      Solution: False
   2. Herbs have a thick, brown, woody stem.
      Solution: False
   3. Shrubs have a woody stem.
      Solution: True
   4. Herbs are often used in cooking or for medicinal purposes.
      Solution: True
   5. Climbers need some support.
      Solution: True

2. Read the sentences and tick (✓) the appropriate option.

   1. Trees are small / large plants with strong trunks and branches.
      Solution: large
   2. Herbs are soft / hard plants often used for medicines or in cooking.
      Solution: soft
   3. Creepers grow above / along the ground and help prevent soil erosion.
      Solution: along the ground
   4. Shrubs are usually tall / bushy plants with thin woody stems.
      Solution: bushy
   5. The pulses we eat are all fruits / seeds of shrubs.
      Solution: seeds

C. Match the following:

Parts of plants	Functions
Stem
Root
Leaf
Seed
Flower

Solution:

• Stem: Carries water to leaves
• Root: Grows under the soil
• Leaf: Makes food for the plant
• Seed: Grows into a new plant
• Flower: Turns into fruit