Q: Which plant eats insects?
A: The Pitcher plant eats insects.
Q: How do some seeds travel far?
A: Some seeds travel by wind, water, and animals.
Q: Who invented Velcro?
A: George Mestral invented Velcro.
Q: Where did chilli come from?
Chilli came from South America.
Q: What happens if plants do not get water?
A: If plants do not get water, they dry up and die.
Q: Why do seeds burst in soyabean pods?
A: Seeds burst to spread and grow in new places.
Q: How can we sprout chana?
A: We can sprout chana by soaking it in water and keeping it in a damp cloth.
Q: Why did Gopal’s mother tie the chana in a wet cloth?
A: To make them sprout. The wet cloth provides the necessary moisture while allowing air to reach the seeds, which are both needed for sprouting.
Q: How does the Pitcher plant trap insects?
A: The Pitcher plant has a special smell that attracts insects. When an insect lands on the mouth of the plant, it gets trapped inside and cannot escape.
Q: What inspired George Mestral to invent Velcro?
A: After a walk with his dog, George Mestral found seeds sticking to his clothes and his dog’s fur. When he observed these seeds under a microscope, he saw tiny hooks which gave him the idea for Velcro.
Q: What are two things required for seeds to sprout?
A: Seeds need both air and water to sprout.
Q: Name three ways by which seeds can travel to different places.
A: Seeds can travel by flying (carried by wind), sticking to animal fur or human clothes, and being deliberately carried by humans.
Q: Which plants were brought to India from South America?
A: Tomatoes, potatoes, and green chillies were brought to India from South America.
Q: What do you need to observe when measuring plant growth?
A: You need to observe the height of the plant, number of leaves, and any other changes in the plant.
Q: How do soyabean plants spread their seeds?
A: When soyabean pods are ripe, they burst and throw their seeds out to distant places.
