Plant Characteristics and Growth Habits

The video tutorial discusses different types of plants based on their growth habits or sizes. It explains that plants are living things that grow on the ground or in water, with examples like lotus, sunflower, and oak. Plants are categorized into five types: herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, and creepers. Herbs are small plants with soft stems, while shrubs are woody with several stems. Trees are long-lived with a single tall stem. Climbers have tender stems that need support, and creepers grow along the ground. Each type is described with examples.

What is a common characteristic of all plants?

• They are non-living things.

• They do not need sunlight.

• They are all the same size.

• They grow on the ground or in water.

How are plants classified based on their growth habits?

• By their location

• By their color

• By their age

• By their growth habit or size

Which of the following is NOT an example of a herb?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Rose

• Carrot

What is a defining feature of shrubs?

• They grow in water.

• They have several woody stems.

• They have a single tall stem.

• They are non-woody plants.

Which plant is typically less than three meters in height?

• Tulasi

• Coconut tree

• Banyan tree

• Grape vine

What is a characteristic of trees?

• They are short-lived.

• They have multiple main stems.

• They have a single tall main stem.

• They grow horizontally.

How do climbers grow?

• By having a thick woody stem

• By growing in water

• By creeping along the ground

• With the help of external support

Which of the following is an example of a climber?

• Oak

• Cabbage

• Bitter guard

• Pumpkin

What is a feature of creepers?

• They do not need support.

• They have strong, thick stems.

• They grow vertically.

• They have delicate, thin stems.

Which plant is an example of a creeper?

• Ginger

• Watermelon

• Rose

• Mango