AP 3rd Class EVS Workbook Solutions – 2. Plants Around Us Answers (2026-27)

2. Plants Around Us

WORKSHEET - 1

Concept : Parts of plants and functions of a root

I. Vocabulary Practice

Rewrite the following words two times. (పదాలను చూసి రెండు సార్లు రాయండి.)

Plant	Parts	Water	Root
Stem	Leaf	Flower	Fruit
Soil	Nutrients

II. Matching Exercise

Match the following. (కింది వాటిని జతపరచండి.)

SET - A	Answer	SET - B
1. Flower (పువ్వు)	( C )	A) Apple / Fruit (పండు)
2. Stem (కాండం)	( D )	B) Leafy Green / Mint (ఆకుకూర)
3. Root (వేరు)	( E )	C) Cauliflower / Flower (పువ్వు)
4. Leaf (ఆకు)	( B )	D) Sugarcanes / Stems (కాండాలు)
5. Fruit (పండు)	( A )	E) Carrot / Root (వేరు)

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III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

(కింది పేరాను చదివి అడిగిన ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి.)

Roots are the parts of a plant that grow under the ground. They fix the plant firmly (దృఢంగా) in the soil (నేల) and keep it standing straight. Roots absorb (పీల్చుకొను) water and nutrients (పోషకాలు) from the soil. Roots help the plant grow strong and healthy.

• 1. A strong wind is blowing. Which part helps the plant not to fall?
  Ans: Roots help the plant not to fall by fixing it firmly in the soil.
• 2. What may happen to a plant if its roots are damaged?
  Ans: If its roots are damaged, the plant cannot absorb water and nutrients from the soil, so it will dry up and die.
• 3. Tick (✓) the correct statement:
  • i) Roots help the plant grow strong and healthy (✓)
  • ii) Roots make food for the plant (   )
  • iii) Roots grow above the ground (   )

IV. Multiple Choice Questions. (బహుళైచ్ఛిక సమాధాన ప్రశ్నలు.)

• 1. What do roots absorb from the soil? ( B )
  A) Air and sunlight

  B) Water and nutrients

  C) Flowers and fruits

  D) Leaves and stems
• 2. Vanaja planted a sapling (small plant) but did not water it regularly. Which function of roots will be affected first? ( B )
  A) Giving fruits

  B) Absorbing water

  C) Giving flowers

  D) Making seeds
• 3. A plant was pulled out easily from loose soil. What does this show about its roots? ( B )
  A) Roots are very strong

  B) Roots are weak

  C) Roots make food

  D) Roots have flowers

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V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు రెండు లేదా మూడు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Name any two plants you see in your surroundings.
  (మీ పరిసరాల్లో కనిపించే ఏవైనా రెండు మొక్కల పేర్లు చెప్పండి.)
  Ans: Neem plant (వేప మొక్క) and Rose plant (గులాబీ మొక్క) are two plants that I see in my surroundings.
• 2. Write the names of any two parts of a plant.
  (మొక్కలోని ఏవైనా రెండు భాగాల పేర్లను రాయండి.)
  Ans: Roots (వేర్లు) and Leaves (ఆకులు) are two main parts of a plant.
• 3. How do roots help the plant?
  (మొక్కకు వేర్లు ఎలా సహాయపడతాయి?)
  Ans: Roots fix the plant firmly in the soil and keep it standing straight. They also absorb water and nutrients from the soil to help the plant grow strong and healthy.
• 4. What will happen if a plant has no roots?
  (ఒక మొక్కకు వేర్లు లేకపోతే ఏమి జరుగుతుంది?)
  Ans: If a plant has no roots, it cannot stand straight and will fall down. It cannot absorb water and nutrients from the soil, so it will dry up and die.

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VI. Colour and label the parts of a plant.

(చిత్రానికి రంగులు వేసి, మొక్కలోని భాగాలను గుర్తించండి.)

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు ఐదు లేదా ఆరు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

1. Explain the functions of roots.

Ans:

1. Roots grow under the ground and anchor the plant firmly in the soil.
2. They keep the plant standing straight and prevent it from falling during strong winds.
3. Roots absorb water and essential nutrients from the soil.
4. They supply this water and nutrients to the stem and leaves for preparing food.
   
5. In some plants (like carrots and radishes), roots also store food.
6. Overall, roots play a crucial role in keeping the plant strong, healthy, and alive.

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WORKSHEET - 2

Concept : Types of stems and Types of plants

Rewrite the following words two times.

soft	green stems	hard	thick
trunk	bark	tree	shrubs
creepers	climbers

II. Fill the flow chart with types of plants.

Types of plants

1. Tree

2. Shrubs

3. Herbs

4. Climbers

5. Creepers

III. Multiple Choice Questions.

• 1. Which plant has a soft and green stem? ( C )
  A) Mango

  B) Rose

  C) Coriander

  D) Neem
• 2. A plant has a weak stem and needs support to grow upward. Which type of stem is this? ( B )
  A) Strong stem

  B) Climber stem

  C) Creeper stem

  D) Woody stem

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• 3. Which plant is most suitable to grow quickly in a small garden? ( C )
  A) Neem

  B) Mango

  C) Coriander

  D) Coconut

IV. Observe different kinds of plants in your surroundings and note in the following table.

Trees	Shrubs	Herbs	Climbers	Creepers
Neem	Rose	Mint	Jasmine	Pumpkin
Banyan	Hibiscus	Coriander	Bitter gourd	Watermelon
Mango	Cotton	Tulsi	Money plant	Muskmelon

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

• 1. Name one tree and one herb.
  
  Ans: Neem is an example of a tree, and Mint (or Tulsi) is an example of an herb.
• 2. Observe two plants - a tree and a climber. How are they different?
  
  Ans: A tree is big and strong with a thick, woody stem (trunk) that stands straight on its own. A climber has a weak stem and needs support (like a wall, stick, or another tree) to grow upward.

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3. Think & Circle

• i. I climb a stick, I am a: (Creeper / Climber)
• ii. If I have many woody stems near the ground, I am a: (Tree / Shrub)
• iii. If you can easily bend my stem, I am a: (Herb / Tree)

4. What is the main difference between the stem of a tree and a herb?

Ans: The stem of a tree is thick, hard, brown, and woody (called a trunk), whereas the stem of a herb is thin, soft, green, and easy to bend.

VI. Do the following.

Draw and label the parts of a mango tree.

[ Drawing Box Area for Mango Tree ]

Parts to Label:
• Roots (వేర్లు): Underground support absorbing water.
• Trunk / Stem (కాండం): Thick, strong woody stem.
• Branches (కొమ్మలు): Spreading woody structures.
• Leaves (ఆకులు): Green leaves preparing food.
• Fruits (మామిడి పండ్లు): Delicious fruits hanging from branches.

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WORKSHEET - 2 (Continuation - Page 71)

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు ఐదు లేదా ఆరు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Explain types of plants with examples.
  Ans:
  1. Trees: Big and strong plants with a thick woody trunk. Eg: Mango, Banyan, Neem.
  2. Shrubs: Medium-sized plants with bushy, hard stems branching near the ground. Eg: Rose, Hibiscus.
  3. Herbs: Small plants with soft, thin green stems. Eg: Mint, Coriander, Tulsi.
  4. Climbers: Plants with weak stems that need support to grow upward. Eg: Money plant, Bitter gourd.
  5. Creepers: Plants with weak stems that spread along the ground. Eg: Pumpkin, Watermelon.
• 2. Draw a Shrub and a Creeper.
  A Shrub (పొద)

  [ Drawing Box Space ]

  Example: Rose / Hibiscus plant
  • Bushy appearance
  • Hard, thin stems branching near base

  A Creeper (పాకే మొక్క)

  [ Drawing Box Space ]

  Example: Pumpkin / Watermelon
  • Weak stem spreading on ground
  • Heavy fruits attached

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WORKSHEET - 3 (Page 72)

Concept : Types of leaves, uses of leaves, making kitchen garden, leaf art

I. Vocabulary Practice

Rewrite the following words two times. (పదాలను చూసి రెండు సార్లు రాయండి.)

Word	Writing Space 1	Writing Space 2
leaf	leaf	leaf
apex	apex	apex
margin	margin	margin
drumstick	drumstick	drumstick
shrub	shrub	shrub
sunlight	sunlight	sunlight
aroma	aroma	aroma
smell	smell	smell
medicine	medicine	medicine
kitchen garden	kitchen garden	kitchen garden

II. Matching Exercise

Match the following. (కింది వాటిని జతపరచండి.)

SET - A	Answer	SET - B (Leaf Types)
1. Lotus (తామర)	( C )	A) Coriander Leaf (కొత్తిమీర ఆకు)
2. Coconut (కొబ్బరి)	( E )	B) Peepal Leaf (రావి ఆకు)
3. Coriander (కొత్తిమీర)	( A )	C) Lotus Leaf (తామర ఆకు)
4. Peepal (రావి)	( B )	D) Mango Leaf (మామిడి ఆకు)
5. Mango (మామిడి)	( D )	E) Coconut Leaf (కొబ్బరి ఆకు)

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WORKSHEET - 3 (Continuation - Page 73)

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

(కింది పేరాను చదివి అడిగిన ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి.)

Leaves are an important part of plants and they come in different shapes and sizes (ఆకారాలు మరియు ఆకృతులు). Some leaves are big, while some are small and narrow. Leaves help plants make their food using sunlight (సూర్యకాంతి) and air. We use leaves in many ways in our daily life. Some leaves are used as food, medicines (ఔషధాలు), and to serve food.

• 1. Sudha saw two plants. One had big leaves and the other had small leaves. What can she understand from this? ( B )
  A) all leaves are the same

  B) leaves come in different sizes

  C) only big leaves are useful

  D) small leaves cannot make food
• 2. A plant kept in sunlight grows well because leaves help the plant to ( B )
  A) drink water

  B) make food

  C) catch insects

  D) grow roots
• 3. Which of the following is a correct conclusion about leaves? ( C )
  A) leaves are useful only to plants

  B) leaves are not useful to humans

  C) leaves are useful to both plants and humans

  D) leaves are used only for decoration

IV. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు రెండు లేదా మూడు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Which leaves and vegetables will you choose to make a healthy salad?
  (ఆరోగ్యకరమైన సలాడ్ చేయడానికి నీవు ఏ ఏ ఆకులను, కాయగూరలను ఎంచుకుంటావు?)
  Ans: I will choose fresh mint and coriander leaves along with vegetables like cucumber, carrot, tomato, and onion to make a healthy salad.

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WORKSHEET - 3 (Continuation - Page 74)

IV. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (Continuation)

• 2. Observe two plants-one healthy and one weak. How are their leaves different?
  (ఒక బలమైన మొక్క మరియు ఒక బలహీనమైన మొక్కను గమనించండి. వాటి ఆకుల మధ్య ఎలాంటి తేడాలు ఉన్నాయి?)
  Ans: A healthy plant has fresh, green, bright, and strong leaves. On the other hand, a weak plant has pale yellow, dry, wilted, or damaged leaves.
• 3. Compare the leaves of a mango tree and grass. Write any two differences.
  (మామిడి మరియు గడ్డి మొక్కల ఆకులను పోల్చండి. వాటిమధ్య గల ఏవైనా రెండు తేడాలను రాయండి.)
  Ans:
  1. Mango leaves are broad, oval-shaped, and tough, whereas grass leaves are long, thin, and narrow.
  2. Mango leaves have net-like veins, while grass leaves have parallel veins.
• 4. How do leaves help us in daily life? Write two examples.
  (ఆకులు మన రోజువారీ జీవితంలో ఎలా సహాయపడతాయి? రెండు ఉదాహరణలు రాయండి.)
  Ans:
  1. As Food: We eat leaves like spinach, coriander, and mint as food/leafy vegetables.
  2. As Plates & Medicine: Banana leaves are used to serve food, and Tulsi leaves are used as medicine for cold and cough.

V. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు నాలుగు లేదా ఐదు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. A boy plucks leaves from a plant for fun. Is this right or wrong? Why.
  (ఒక బాలుడు సరదా కోసం ఒక మొక్క నుండి ఆకులు తెంచుతున్నాడు. ఇది సరైనదా కాదా? ఎందుకు?)
  Ans:
  This is wrong.
  1. Leaves prepare food for the plant using sunlight and air.
  2. If we pluck leaves unnecessarily, the plant cannot make enough food.
  3. Without food, the plant will become weak and may eventually die.
  4. Therefore, we should protect plants and avoid plucking their leaves for fun.

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WORKSHEET - 3 (Continuation - Page 75)

2. Collect and arrange leaves to make animals, flowers, or patterns. Paste and name the picture.
(వివిధ ఆకులను సేకరించి వాటితో జంతువులు, పువ్వులు లేదా నమూనాలు చేసి అతికించి, ఆ చిత్రానికి పేరు రాయండి.)

[ Leaf Art Activity / Pasting Space Area ]

Activity Guide (లక్ష్యం):
• Leaf Art Examples: Making an Elephant, Butterfly, or Fish using dry leaves.
• Name of the Picture: "A Butterfly made of leaves" (ఆకులతో చేసిన సీతాకోకచిలుక)

VI. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు ఐదు లేదా ఆరు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Explain the functions of a leaf.
  (ఆకు యొక్క విధులను వివరించండి.)
  Ans:
  1. Preparing Food: Leaves prepare food for the plant using sunlight, air, and water (Photosynthesis). Hence, they are called the kitchen of the plant.
  2. Breathing (Respiration): Leaves help the plant to breathe through tiny pores present on them.
  3. Source of Food: Many leaves like spinach, mint, coriander, and curry leaves are eaten by humans as healthy food.
  4. Medicinal Value: Leaves like Tulsi and Neem are used to prepare medicines for diseases.
  5. Serving Food: Banana and Bauhinia (విస్తరి ఆకులు) leaves are used as traditional plates to serve food during special occasions.

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WORKSHEET - 4 (Page 76)

Concept : Uses of plants, Green Passport

I. Vocabulary Practice

Rewrite the following words two times. (పదాలను చూసి రెండు సార్లు రాయండి.)

Word	Writing Space 1	Writing Space 2
nature	nature	nature
absorb	absorb	absorb
furniture	furniture	furniture
fiber	fiber	fiber
release	release	release
shelter	shelter	shelter
record	record	record
oxygen	oxygen	oxygen
passport	passport	passport
cotton	cotton	cotton

II. Mind Map. Uses of plants. (Refer textbook)

(మొక్కల ఉపయోగాలు - మైండ్ మ్యాప్ పూరించండి.)

Uses of plants (మొక్కల ఉపయోగాలు)

1. Food (ఆహారం):
Provides fruits, vegetables, grains, and pulses.

2. Oxygen (ఆక్సిజన్):
Gives fresh oxygen to breathe and purifies air.

3. Wood / Furniture (కలప):
Provides wood for building houses and furniture.

4. Medicine (మందులు):
Medicinal plants like Neem and Tulsi cure diseases.

5. Fiber / Clothes (నూలు/దుస్తులు):
Cotton and Jute give fiber for clothes and bags.

6. Shelter (ఆశ్రయం):
Gives shade and shelter to birds and animals.

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WORKSHEET - 4 (Continuation - Page 77)

III. Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

(కింది పేరాను చదివి అడిగిన ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి.)

The Green Passport is given to the government school children in Andhra Pradesh. It is part of the programme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam". In this passport, children plant a sapling (మొలక) and take care of it. They record the growth of the plant and learn to protect nature. This programme makes children responsible (బాధ్యత) for keeping the environment (పర్యావరణం) clean and green.

• 1. What do children record in the Green Passport?
  Ans: Children record the growth of the plant they planted in the Green Passport.
• 2. A plant grows well when children take care of it. What does this teach children? ( B )
  A) Plants grow on their own

  B) Trees need care and protection

  C) Plants do not need water

  D) Passports make plants grow
• 3. What is the main purpose of giving Green Passport to students?
  Ans: The main purpose is to make children responsible for keeping the environment clean and green by protecting nature.

IV. Multiple Choice Questions. (బహుళైచ్ఛిక సమాధాన ప్రశ్నలు.)

• 1. Which part of the plant do we eat as food? (మనం ఆహారంగా తినే మొక్క భాగాలు ఏవి?) ( D )
  A) Root

  B) Leaf

  C) Fruit

  D) All the above
• 2. Which part of the plant gives us oil? (మొక్కలోని ఏ భాగం నుండి మనకు నూనె లభిస్తుంది?) ( C )
  A) Leaf

  B) Root

  C) Seed

  D) Stem
• 3. Paper is made from (కాగితం దేని నుండి తయారవుతుంది?) ( B )
  A) Plastic

  B) Wood

  C) Iron

  D) Cloth

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WORKSHEET - 4 (Continuation - Page 78)

V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు రెండు లేదా మూడు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. How do plants help animals and birds?
  (మొక్కలు, జంతువులు మరియు పక్షులకు ఏవిధంగా సహాయ పడతాయి?)
  Ans: Plants provide food (leaves, fruits, seeds) to animals and birds. They also give shelter, shade, and safe places for birds to build nests.
• 2. What details does a Green Passport contain?
  (గ్రీన్ పాస్‌పోర్ట్ ఏయే వివరాలను కలిగి ఉంటుంది?)
  Ans: A Green Passport contains student details, the name of the sapling planted, date of planting, and growth records (height, number of leaves, and watering schedule).
• 3. Your friend says plants are useful only for food. Do you agree? Why?
  (మొక్కలు ఆహారానికి మాత్రమే ఉపయోగ పడతాయని మీ స్నేహితుడు అన్నాడు. మీరు అంగీకరిస్తారా? ఎందుకు?)
  Ans: No, I do not agree. Plants give us oxygen to breathe, medicine, wood, cotton for clothes, shade, and help in bringing rain to protect our environment.

VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు నాలుగు లేదా ఐదు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Your friend throws garbage near plants. What will you tell him?
  (నీ స్నేహితుడు మొక్కల వద్ద చెత్తని విసిరివేస్తున్నాడు. అతనికి నీవు ఏమని చెబుతావు?)
  Ans:
  1. I will tell my friend not to throw garbage near plants.
  2. Garbage restricts air and water from reaching the roots and pollutes the soil.
  3. Plastic and waste material can slow down plant growth or even kill the plant.
  4. I will advise him to always throw waste in dustbins and keep our surroundings clean and green.

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WORKSHEET - 4 (Continuation - Page 79)

VII. Do the following.

(క్రింది విధంగా చేయండి.)

1. Draw your favourite plant. Write two ways how it is useful.
(మీకు నచ్చిన మొక్కను గీయండి. దాని యొక్క రెండు ఉపయోగాలను రాయండి.)

[ Drawing Space Area for Favourite Plant - e.g., Neem / Rose / Mango Plant ]

My Favourite Plant: Tulsi / Neem Plant

Uses of plant (ఉపయోగాలు):
1. It gives fresh oxygen and purifies the surrounding air.
2. Its leaves are used as medicine to cure cough and cold.

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ASSESSMENT (Page 80)

I. Multiple Choice Questions. (బహుళైచ్ఛిక సమాధాన ప్రశ్నలు.)

• 1. What is the main function of the root? ( B )
  A) Making food

  B) Holding the plant in the soil

  C) Making flowers

  D) Giving fruits
• 2. Which plant has a weak stem and needs support to grow? ( B )
  A) Tree

  B) Climber

  C) Shrub

  D) Herb
• 3. You want to grow vegetables at home. What should you do first? ( B )
  A) Buy flowers

  B) Make a kitchen garden

  C) Cut leaves

  D) Paint pots
• 4. Meena uses neem leaves to keep insects away. What is this an example of? ( B )
  A) Decoration

  B) Use of leaves

  C) Leaf art

  D) Waste

II. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు రెండు లేదా మూడు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. What are roots? Write any two functions of roots.
  (వేర్లు అంటే ఏమిటి? వేర్ల యొక్క ఏవైనా రెండు విధులను రాయండి.)
  Ans: Roots are the underground parts of a plant.
  Two functions of roots:
  1. They fix the plant firmly in the soil and keep it standing straight.
  2. They absorb water and nutrients from the soil for the plant's growth.

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ASSESSMENT (Continuation - Page 81)

II. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (Continuation)

• 2. Look at a green plant in your school/home. How do its leaves help the plant? Write any two uses.
  (మీ పాఠశాల / ఇంటిలో ఒక పచ్చని మొక్కను చూడండి. దాని ఆకులు మొక్కకు ఎలా సహాయపడతాయి? ఏవైనా రెండు ఉపయోగాలు రాయండి.)
  Ans:
  1. Leaves prepare food for the plant using sunlight, air, and water.
  2. Leaves help the plant to breathe through small pores (stomata) present on them.

III. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు నాలుగు లేదా ఐదు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. What will happen if trees are cut down in large numbers? Evaluate and write four harmful effects.
  (చెట్లను పెద్ద సంఖ్యలో నరికి వేస్తే ఏమి జరుగుతుంది? నాలుగు హానికరమైన ప్రభావాలను అంచనా వేసి రాయండి.)
  Ans:
  If trees are cut down in large numbers (deforestation), it leads to severe environmental problems.
  Four harmful effects:
  1. Lack of Oxygen & Air Pollution: Fresh oxygen levels will decrease and air pollution will increase.
  2. Global Warming: The temperature of the Earth will rise significantly.
  3. Loss of Shelter for Animals & Birds: Many wild animals and birds will lose their homes and natural habitats.
  4. Soil Erosion & Less Rainfall: Soil will get washed away easily during heavy rains, and rainfall will decrease, leading to droughts.

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ASSESSMENT (Continuation - Page 82)

IV. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.

(కింది ప్రశ్నలకు ఐదు లేదా ఆరు వాక్యాలలో సమాధానం రాయండి.)

• 1. Ramesh watered the leaves of a plant but did not water the soil.
  (రమేష్ ఒక మొక్క ఆకులకు నీళ్లు పోశాడు. కానీ నేలకు నీళ్లు పోయలేదు.)
  a) Which part should be watered? Why?
  (ఏ భాగానికి నీళ్లు పోయాలి? ఎందుకు?)

  Ans: The soil (roots) should be watered. Because roots present in the soil absorb water and nutrients and send them to all other parts of the plant. Leaves cannot absorb water directly.
  b) What will happen if roots do not get enough water?
  (వేర్లకు సరిపడా నీళ్ళు అందకపోతే ఏమి జరుగుతుంది?)

  Ans: If roots do not get enough water, they cannot supply water and nutrients to the stem and leaves. As a result, the plant will wither (dry up) and eventually die.

2. Draw a mind map showing uses of plants.
(మొక్కల ఉపయోగాలను చూపే మైండ్ మ్యాప్ ను గీయండి.)

[ Mind Map Drawing Box Area ]

Uses of Plants (మొక్కల ఉపయోగాలు)

• Food (Fruits & Vegetables)

• Fresh Oxygen & Clean Air

• Wood & Furniture

• Medicines (Neem, Tulsi)

• Cotton Clothes & Fibers

• Shelter for Birds & Animals

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