COSMOS CASTLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SUB- EVS
CLASS: IV CH: 2 The world of Plants
New Words:

1.Deserved 2. Survive

Exercise:

2. The trees growing in cold regions are shaped like a cone. How does this
shape help them?
A. The trees growing in the cold regions are shaped like a cone so that the snow
slides off easily.
3. Which part of the plant helps you to group them into trees, shrubs, herbs,
creepers and climbers?
A. The type of stem helps in grouping plants into trees, shrubs, herbs, creepers
and climbers.
4. What is the main difference between creepers and climbers?
A. Climbers are plants that have weak stems. They can climb with the support
of a tree, stick, pillar or wall. Creepers are plants with weak stems that grow
along the ground.

New Words:

1. Minerals 2. Colocasia 3. Asparagus 4. Respiration 5. Photosynthesis 6.

Transpiration 7. Chlorophyll 8. Coriander

Exercise:

6. a. Root: (i) Holds the plant firmly in the ground. (ii) Draws minerals and
water for the plant from the soil. (iii) Roots like radish, carrot store food
made by the plant. (any two)
b. Stem: (i) Provides support for the plant. (ii) Holds the leaves and flowers
up so that they get sunlight. (iii) Carries water and minerals from the roots to
 all parts of the plant. It also carries the food made by the leaves to various
parts of the plant. (any two)
c. Leaf: (i) Breathes for the plant. (ii) Makes food for the plant. (iii) Sends
out excess water. (any two)
8. If a plant has more water than it uses, what does it do?
A. If a plant has more water than it needs, it sends out the excess water through
its leaves as water vapour.
9. Explain the process of photosynthesis.
A. The students complete the picture by wring down sunlight (energy) and
carbon dioxide on the left side, oxygen and sugar on the right side, and water
below the soil. Plants take in water from the soil and carbon dioxide from the
air. Leaves use the energy trapped from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and
water into food (sugar) and oxygen. This process is called photosynthesis.
10.How do plants make the air healthier for us?
A. Plants clean the air through photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants
take in carbon dioxide, which we breathe out. Also, they give out oxygen
during photosynthesis, which makes the air clean and healthy. All living
things need oxygen to live.
11.Can photosynthesis take place at night? Explain.
A. Photosynthesis cannot take place at night since it needs energy from sunlight
to occur.
12.Which part of the plant develops into a fruit? In which part of the plant are
the seeds found?
A. The flower develops into a fruit. The seeds are found in the fruit.
13.Why are flowers colourful and sweet-smelling?
A. The flowers are colourful and sweet-smelling to attract insects, such as bees
and butterflies.
15.Find the names of two traditional systems of Indian medicine that use the
parts of plants to cure diseases.
A. Ayurveda and Siddha are traditional systems of Indian medicine that use
parts of plants to cure diseases.
16.List two ways in which neem and turmeric are used in Indian medicine.
A. Neem is used to kill worms in intestines and wounds. Also used for insect
bites and any kind of skin problems. Turmeric is used to treat infections and
kill germs. It also helps in digestion.
17.List a few spices your family uses at home.
A. Cinamon, Cardomom, Cumin, Clove, Chilli, Black pepper,etc.