Plants (GS p.40-41)

Tom forgets to make the plant wet. Some days later, the plant looks like that. What's happened?

• No air

• No water

• No fertiliser

• No sunlight

Which of the following is 'a suitable environment' for plants?

• We water it regularly and put it under sunlight in an open area.

• We water it and put it in a dark room.

Are eggshells a good fertiliser for plants?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following are good fertilisers? (Choose more than one answer.)

• Garlic water

• Fruit skin

• Dead leaves

• Water

Which is a good way to control pest?

• Spray water

• Spray tea

• Spray chilli water

• Spray orange juice

If plants do not have enough space and air to grow, what will happen?

• It grows better.

• It has fruit.

• It has stronger leaves.

• It wilts.

One day, mum puts garlic in the water. You ask her why she does it. She explains ________ for plants.

• it is used to fertilise soil

• it is used to give air

• it is used to control pest

• it is used to attract sunlight

Which of the following is a possible reason for the plant on the left growing like that?

• Not enough tea for it.

• No water.

• No oil

• Not enough rice water

One day, mum is washing rice at the kitchen. Can you think of a way to use the water after washing rice?

• It is a pest control for plants.

• It can replace the sunlight for plants.

• It can replace the soil for plants.

• It is a fertiliser for plants.

What are basic three things for growing a healthy plant?

• Fire, sea water, air

• Sunlight, air-conditioner, sea water

• Sunlight, water, air

• Fire, air-conditioner, sea water