CBSE Class 4 EVS Abdul In The Garden Worksheet

Question. Tick the correct answer
a. Which of the following has very deep and strong roots?
(i) Mustard
(ii) Sugarcane
(iii)Banyan
Answer :  a. (iii) Banyan

b. Ria's mother wants to make dinner with the leaves of a plant. Which of the following can she use?
(i)Cabbage
(ii) Beans
(iii)Tomatoes
Answer : b. (i) Cabbage

c. What was Abdul doing in the garden?
(i)Playing
(ii)dancing
(iii) helping his Abbu
Answer :  c. (iii) helping his Abbu

Question. Fill in the blanks
a. In plants the ________ carries the water to the leaves.
b. We have to dig the grass because it is ____________.
Answer :  a. stem
b. strong

Question. Answer in one word
a. Which process that happens in a tree is shown in this picture? _________________
b. The neem tree did not fall despite the strong winds because it was __________
c. Desert Oak is found in ___________
Answer :  a. making of food
b. deeply rooted
c. Australia

Question. Write true or false
a. Banyan tree roots hang like branches. ___________
b. The strong stem of the pea plant broke. ________
Answer : a. true
b. false

1. How do the different parts of the plant get water?

2. Write any four differences between living and non-living things?3. Fill in the blanks:

a. Abdul was helping his ___________ in the __________.

b. The pea plant has a ___________ stem.

c. Banyan tree has roots that look like _________ branches. They provide ________ to the tree.

d. Desert oak tree is found in _________.

e. ____________ and ____________ are living things.

f. ____________ and ____________ are non-living things.

4. Draw a plant and label all its parts.

Grade ________ Tr. Sign_________________

Work Sheet: L-19 Abdul in the Garden (EVS, Class IV)

Question 1. I. Draw fibrous and tap root systems. Give two examples each.
Tap root system (draw in the space provided)
Fibrous root system (draw in the space provided)
Ex: ______      Ex: ______
Answer: Tap root system: one thick main root goes deep into the soil with small side roots. Examples: mustard, carrot. Fibrous root system: many thin roots of almost equal size spread out from the base of the stem. Examples: wheat, maize.
In simple words: A tap root has one big main root. A fibrous root has many thin roots.

Exam Tip: Tap root = one main root. Fibrous root = many thin roots.

Question 2. II. Write down three uses of roots.
Answer: (1) Roots hold the plant firmly in the soil. (2) Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil. (3) Roots store food, as in carrot and radish.
In simple words: Roots hold the plant, drink water for it, and store food.

Exam Tip: Give three different uses, one per line.

Question 3. III. Identify these vegetables which are roots storing food.
Answer: (1) Carrot   (2) Radish   (3) Turnip   (4) Sweet potato
In simple words: These parts we eat are roots that store food for the plant.

Exam Tip: Root vegetables grow under the soil and store food in them.

Question 4. Q. In which direction did the roots grow?
Answer: Downwards, into the soil (towards the ground).
In simple words: Roots always grow down into the soil.

Exam Tip: Roots grow downwards and stems grow upwards.

Question 5. IV. Name these plants with modified roots.
Answer: (1) Banyan tree (prop roots)   (2) Orchid (aerial roots)   (3) Money plant (aerial roots on the stem)
In simple words: These plants have special roots that grow above the ground.

Exam Tip: Modified roots grow above ground, such as prop roots and aerial roots.

Question 6. V. Draw the stages in germination of seeds.
Answer: Draw these stages in order: (1) A seed takes in water and swells. (2) The root (radicle) comes out and grows downwards. (3) The shoot (plumule) comes out and grows upwards. (4) Leaves open and a young seedling is formed.
In simple words: A seed first soaks water, then sends a root down and a shoot up.

Exam Tip: Label the root and shoot in your drawing.

Question 7. VI. Write a few sentences about desert oak tree.
Answer: Sample answer: The desert oak tree grows in the dry deserts of Australia. Its roots go very deep into the soil to find water, so it can stay green in dry places. It gives shade to animals and people.
In simple words: Desert oak has deep roots that help it find water in the desert.

Exam Tip: Write your sentences in your own words.