Chapter: 06. Food We Get From Plants
Chapter Objectives
Now, look at the picture and name any two small plants. Rose plant, other small bushes Think!
The dry and powdered leaves of this plant are mixed with water. We make beautiful designs on our hands and feet using the paste of this plant. Name this plant. INFO-HUB
Give one more example of the following that you would like to grow in a garden. Quick Check 1
Flowering shrub image-> Shrub Pumpkins image -> Creeper Pea vine image -> Climber Think!
Name any one plant which is used to prepare: Think!
How are the following used as medicines? Give one use of each. Amla: Boosts immunity / Aids digestion Aloe vera: Heals skin burns / Aids digestive health Haldi (Turmeric): Antiseptic / Reduces inflammation Eucalyptus: Clears congestion / Relieves coughs Quick Check 2
Peach, Banana, Mint, Pear Carrot, Cauliflower, Radish, Beetroot Walnut, Almond, Corn, Peanut Rice, Clove, Chilli, Ginger Coconut, Mustard, Groundnut, Coffee Run-Through
I. Very Short Answer Questions
A. Tick the correct answer. Which of these plants lives for many years? Which of the following plants needs support to climb? ____ creep along the ground. Which of the following is a food grain? _____ is an example of a nut that we eat. B. Guess who I am. Unscramble the letters to find my name.
I am a small and weak plant. EHRB I live for many years. TEER My bark is used as a spice. CNNIONAM I am used in making ice creams. ASRGU You can get oil by crushing my seeds. UMATRDS My leaves can be used to cure cold and cough. TIUSL C. Fill in the blanks. Choose the right word.
_____ is an example of a herb. (Mint/Hibiscus) _____ have strong and thick roots. (Climbers/Trees) _____________________ is an example of a creeper. (Pea/Pumpkin) We use oil to make ____________________. (cloth/shampoo) Cinnamon is the ____________________ of a plant. (bark/fruit) D. Give two examples of each of the following.
Fruits that are eaten as vegetables: Plants that give us fibres: Plants that give us oils: Flowers used for making perfumes: E. Match the following.
F. Complete the concept map.
Shrubs: Rose, Cotton, Hibiscus, Bougainvillea Climbers: Money plantGrapevine, Pea plant Creepers: Watermelon, Pumpkin II. Short Answer Questions
Name two trees that you see every day. Can you think of a tree that does not have a thick strong trunk? Two common trees: Mango tree, Neem tree. A tree that does not have a thick strong trunk: Banana tree. Name any two herbs and shrubs that are found in your surroundings. Why do some plants need support to climb? Some plants need support to climb because they have weak stems and cannot grow straight on their own. Name any five vegetables that you like to eat. Carrot, Potato, Spinach, Tomato, Cauliflower (Answers may vary) III. Long Answer Questions
Trees are large and tall plants characterized by their strong, thick, woody stems called trunks, which are covered by hard bark. They have many branches that bear leaves, flowers, and fruits, and possess deep, strong roots. Trees typically live for many years. Examples include Gulmohar and Banyan. Spices are substances derived from dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, leaves, roots, or barks, which are added to food. Their purpose is to enhance taste, add color, and provide aroma to dishes. Common examples include Clove (flower bud), Cinnamon (bark), and Chilli (fruit). Certain plants are known as medicinal plants because they provide ingredients used to make medicines for various ailments. For instance, Tulsi leaves are used to treat cough and cold, cloves are effective for toothaches, and Neem is used for skin infections due to its germ-killing properties. What are spices? Explain with examples. Spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, leaves, roots, or barks, which are used to make food tastier and to add color and aroma. For example, Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the bark of a plant, and Chilli is a spice obtained from the fruit of a plant. IV. Challenge
What is wrong in the given picture? Find five mistakes. Roses floating on water (Roses grow on shrubs, not in water). Watermelon hanging from a tree branch (Watermelon is a creeper, growing on the ground). Mangoes growing on a bush (Mangoes grow on trees). Grapevine in a pot (Grapevines are climbers that need external support, not typically grown as small potted bushes). Pink lotus blooming near a tree (Lotus is a water plant, found in ponds). Name two flowers that are used to make soaps and perfumes. Circle the correct answer
a. This vegetable can make you cry!
b. I grow underground. I have eyes.
c. This fruit is sour.
Look at these pictures. These are parts of plants that have medicinal uses. Identify the plants.
Answers to textbook exercises
the correct answer.