Five Facts - Plants

The video presents five fascinating facts about plants. It starts with carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap that consume insects. Next, it highlights the baobab tree's ability to store vast amounts of water, earning it the nickname 'tree of life.' The video then explores the medicinal properties of over 70,000 plant species, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. It also explains how some plants, like spicy peppers, use capsaicin to deter animals. Finally, it discusses the towering redwood trees, which are the tallest in the world and play a crucial role in the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and providing habitats.

What is the primary method by which most plants produce their food?

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Carnivory

• Fermentation

How much water can a baobab tree store in its trunk?

• 50,000 liters

• 100,000 liters

• 200,000 liters

• 10,000 liters

Why is the Amazon rainforest sometimes referred to as the world's largest medicine cabinet?

• It has a large number of medicinal plants.

• It is the largest forest in the world.

• It produces the most oxygen.

• It has the most diverse animal species.

What chemical gives spicy plants their heat and helps deter animals?

• Chlorophyll

• Capsaicin

• Tannin

• Glucose

What unique feature allows redwood trees to absorb water efficiently?

• Their leaves

• Their wide trunks

• Their deep roots

• Their bark