THINGS WE MAKE FROM PLANTS

How is cotton thread similar to jute thread?

• Both are rough.

• Both are soft.

• Both are plant fibers.

• Both are used to make baskets.

How is cotton thread different from jute thread?

• Cotton is rough, jute is soft.

• Cotton comes from animals, jute from plants.

• Cotton thread is soft to touch while jute thread is rough.

• Cotton is used for ropes, jute for shirts.

What are cotton, jute, and coir examples of?

• Plant foods.

• Plant medicines.

• Plant fibers.

• Plant fruits.

Which fiber is used to make shirts, bedsheets, and handkerchiefs?

• Coir

• Cotton and Jute

• Wood

• Rubber

What is coir the fiber of?

• Cotton plant.

• Jute plant.

• Coconut.

• Rubber tree.

What are baskets and ropes made from?

• Cotton

• Jute

• Coir

• Silk

Should we cut plants without thinking about what we are doing?

• Yes, always.

• No, we should not.

• Only if they are very tall.

• Only if we need a lot of wood.

Why are forests sometimes cut down?

• To make more space for roads.

• To get wood for making furniture, using in buildings, and making paper.

• To plant more flowers.

• To make more land for farming vegetables.

What should we do if we cut down one tree?

• Cut down more trees.

• Do nothing.

• We should plant a few more.

• Use all the wood as quickly as possible.

Why are cotton and jute plants grown in large numbers?

• To make the fields look pretty.

• So that we get the fiber for our use.

• To provide shade for animals.

• To produce more fruit.