Plants Around Us Quiz

Read the clues given below and identify the plant part correctly: Clue 1 - I form inside the fruit. Clue 2 - I can grow into a new plant if planted in the soil. Clue 3 - I come in different shapes and sizes. Unscramble the letter groups to find my name.

1. E S D E
2. T R O O
3. L O F R E W

Answer: (a) E S D E

A plant is growing in a pot indoors and its leaves are leaning toward the window. What does this tell you about the plant's needs?

1. The plant needs more water.
2. The plant wants more air.
3. The plant is trying to get more sunlight.

Answer: (c) The plant is trying to get more sunlight.

A city wants to reduce noise pollution from traffic. Which type of plant would be most effective and why?

1. Climbers because they can cover the walls.
2. Tall trees because their thick leaves can absorb sound.
3. Herbs because they grow quickly.

Answer: (b) Tall trees because their thick leaves can absorb sound.

Gina wants to prepare a salad using leaves, roots and stems. Which of the following combinations would be correct?

1. Lettuce (leaves), radishes (roots) and celery (stems)
2. Spinach (leaves), carrots (stems) and potatoes (roots)
3. Kale (leaves), peas (stem) and asparagus (root)

Answer: (a) Lettuce (leaves), radishes (roots) and celery (stems)

Study the given relationship and identify X: Maize : Cereal :: X : Pulse

1. Rice
2. Soya bean
3. Barley

Answer: (b) Soya bean

Cathy's family buys various items for their kitchen from the grocery store. Her mom explains these come from different plant parts. Which items come from the seeds of plants?

1. Bread and rice
2. Lettuce and spinach
3. Broccoli and cauliflower

Answer: (a) Bread and rice

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement A: Some plants have thorns on their stems or leaves to help the plant climb and reach sunlight. Statement B: A cactus plant helps it survive in the desert a its stem stores water for a long time.

1. Both statements A and B are correct.
2. Statement A is correct but statement B is wrong.
3. Statement A is wrong but statement B is correct.

Answer: (c) Statement A is wrong but statement B is correct.

Select the pair that is similar to the one given in the box based on their type:

1. Rose : Chives
2. Strawberry : Sweet potato
3. Hibiscus : Bottle gourd

Answer: (a) Rose : Chives

Study the given word grid and find how many plants provide us with fibre:

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four

Answer: (b) Three

Study the given classification chart carefully and select the option which contains the plants that can be placed at X, Y and Z.

1. X - Basil Y - Strawberry Z - Bottle gourd
2. X - Sweet potato Y - Oregano Z - Sunflower
3. X - Lavender Y - Lilac Z - Wisteria

Answer: (c) X - Lavender Y - Lilac Z - Wisteria