CBSE Class 6 Science Getting to know Plants Assignment Set 02

Question 1. Solve the cross word puzzle with the help of the clues given _____
Answer:
Across:
1. CHLOROPHYLL
3. FIBROUS
6. SHRUB
8. STEM

Down:
2. PISTIL
4. ROOT
5. LEAF
7. OVULE
9. TREE
10. HERB

In simple words: The crossword puzzle is solved by identifying plant parts and their characteristics based on the given clues.

Exam Tip: Memorize key botanical terms such as chlorophyll, reticulate/parallel venation, and plant classifications (herbs, shrubs, trees) as they frequently appear in exams.

Question 2. Paste leaves of both venations (2 each) _____
Answer:
Reticulate Venation (Net-like venation, commonly found in plants with taproots):
1. Hibiscus leaf
2. Mango leaf

Parallel Venation (Venation running parallel to each other, commonly found in plants with fibrous roots):
1. Grass blade
2. Maize leaf

In simple words: Reticulate venation forms a net-like web across the leaf blade, while parallel venation has veins running side-by-side from base to tip.

Exam Tip: Always remember the correlation between root types and leaf venation: plants with reticulate venation have taproots, while those with parallel venation have fibrous roots.

Question 3. Write names of any four flower with colour of their petals.
Answer:
1. Flower: Hibiscus - Colour of petals: Red
2. Flower: Rose - Colour of petals: Pink
3. Flower: Sunflower - Colour of petals: Yellow
4. Flower: Jasmine - Colour of petals: White

In simple words: Flowers come in various shapes, sizes, and vibrant petal colours which help attract pollinators like insects and birds.

Exam Tip: Be prepared to identify parts of a flower such as sepals, petals, stamens, and pistil along with their functions.