Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
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Section 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct words
1.
We get fruits and vegetables from ______ (animals / plants)
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Answer: plants
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Explanation: Fruits and vegetables are produced by plants, not animals.
2.
______ (carrot / corn) is an example of a root.
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Answer: carrot
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Explanation: Carrots are root vegetables, while corn grows above the ground as part of the plant's stem and leaves.
3.
Some ______ (cereals / pulses) are ground to make flour.
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Answer: cereals
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Explanation: Cereals like wheat, rice, and barley are commonly ground into flour. Pulses (e.g., lentils, chickpeas) are used for protein but not typically for making flour.
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Section 2: Identify the picture and write their name
1.
It is used as a spice.
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Image: A cluster of dried roots.
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Clue: T _ R _ R _ C
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Answer: Turmeric
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Explanation: Turmeric is a popular spice used in cooking and has a distinctive orange color.
2.
This is a fruit, brought from Spain.
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Image: A bunch of green grapes.
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Clue: G _ _ P _ S
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Answer: Grapes
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Explanation: Grapes are fruits that were introduced to many regions, including India, by the Portuguese.
3.
They were brought to India by the Portuguese.
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Image: A potato.
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Clue: _ O _ A _
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Answer: Potato
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Explanation: Potatoes were introduced to India by the Portuguese during colonial times.
4.
This is also a fruit.
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Image: A red chili pepper.
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Answer: Chili pepper
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Explanation: While we often think of chili peppers as spices or vegetables, they are botanically classified as fruits because they develop from the flower of the plant and contain seeds.
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Section 3: Give two examples of each
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Plants that give us oil
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Examples: Coconut, Sunflower
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Explanation: Coconuts provide coconut oil, and sunflowers are used to produce sunflower oil.
2.
Pulses
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Examples: Lentils, Chickpeas
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Explanation: Lentils and chickpeas are both types of pulses, which are edible seeds from legume plants.
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Final Answer:
1.
Fill in the blanks:
a. plants
b. carrot
c. cereals
2.
Identify the pictures:
a. Turmeric
b. Grapes
c. Potato
d. Chili pepper
3.
Give two examples:
a. Plants that give us oil: Coconut, Sunflower
b. Pulses: Lentils, Chickpeas
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. a. plants, b. carrot, c. cereals; 2. a. Turmeric, b. Grapes, c. Potato, d. Chili pepper; 3. a. Coconut, Sunflower; b. Lentils, Chickpeas}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant uses worksheet.
