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This document is an assignment for Class IV Science focusing on Chapter 2 about plants, specifically roots. It includes multiple choice questions, true/false statements, matching exercises, and paragraph-based questions related to different types of root systems, their functions, and examples of edible roots. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of plant roots and their characteristics.

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This document is an assignment for Class IV Science focusing on Chapter 2 about plants, specifically roots. It includes multiple choice questions, true/false statements, matching exercises, and paragraph-based questions related to different types of root systems, their functions, and examples of edible roots. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of plant roots and their characteristics.

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ASSSIGNMENT

CLASS-IV
SUBJECT- SCIENCE
CHAPTER-2
PLANTS
DATE- __________
A. Multiple choice questions-
1. Roots of Mangrove trees grow out of the soil because-
a) Their roots penetrate the clayey soil.
b) Main root is profusely branched and there is no room for roots to thrive.
c) Clayey soil is sticky and does not have enough air for the roots of plants to breathe.
d) None of these.
2. Which of the following statements hold true for the root system shown in the given figure?

(i) It is a fibrous root system.


(ii) The branches that arise from the main root are called fibrous roots.
(iii) It is a tap root system.
(iv) Examples of this type of root system are pea, tulsi, radish, carrot and turnip.
a) (i) and (iii) only. b) (ii) and (iv) c) (iii) and (iv) only d) (ii) and (iii) only
3. Observe the picture and answer choose the correct option-

Which plants have the same type of roots?


a) Only plant 1and plant 2 b) Only plant 2 and plant 3
b) Plant 1, Plant 2 and Plant 3 c) Plant 2, Plant 3 and Plant 4
4. Which of the following vegetables do we get from the roots?

(i) (ii)

(iii) (iv)

a) All b) (i), (ii) and (iii) c) both (iii) and (iv) d) Only (iv)

5. A banyan tree has many roots growing from its long branches. These roots touch the ground and form
pillar-like structures. What do you think is the main function of these roots?
a) Prevent the tree from diseases. b) Save the tree from strong sunlight.
b) Support the wide branches of the tree. d) Store food for the tree.

6. Which of these statements is incorrect?

a) The stem of a plant has branches.

b) The roots absorb water from the soil.

c) The roots absorb food from the soil.

d) The roots hold the plant to the soil.

B. State whether the given statement is true or false-


1. Cabbage is a root. _________
2. Grass has tap root. ___________
3. Aerial roots give extra support to banyan tree. ______
4. Breathing roots are found in cactus plant. ________
5. Beans and rose have fibrous roots. __________
C. Match the statements with correct vegetables.

D. This question is a paragraph-based question which contains 3 sub parts, you are expected to answer
the following questions:

Ria was playing in a grassy field. She tried to pull out some grass and noticed that the roots were thin
and spread out like a net. They came out easily. Meena did a science project on roots. She planted
radish, rice, and coconut plants. After a few weeks, she carefully observed their roots. The radish had a
thick central root. The rice had thin roots spreading out.
During a school trip to a coastal area, they both saw trees growing in muddy water with thick roots
sticking out above the ground. The guide told them these were mangrove trees.

1. What type of roots do mangrove trees have?


2. Why do mangrove roots grow above the ground?
3. Some roots are eaten by man and animals. Such roots are called _____________ roots. Give two
examples of roots that we eat in our salads.

E. Answer the following questions-


1. Complete the pattern-
a) Rice: Fibrous root:: ______________:Beans

2. The root systems of two plants are shown below. Which root system propagates deeper in the
soil? Give reason in support of your answer.
3. Differentiate between tap and fibrous roots. Give two examples of each.
4. In what way are the roots of banyan tree and maize special?
5. If a banyan tree’s aerial roots are cut, what problems might the tree face? Explain.
6. You are a gardener planting a tree in a waterlogged area. Which plant would you choose- Banyan,
maize or mangrove? Why?

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