DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GREATER NOIDA
SCIENCE WORKSHEET MT – 4
DIVERSITY IN THE LIVING WORLD
Q1. Types of Plants: Herbs, Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, and Creepers
A. Match the following:
Plant Type
Tulsi 1. Tree
Mango 2. Herb
Money plant 3. Shrub
Rose 4. Climber
Pumpkin 5. Creeper
B. Fill in the blanks:
1. Herbs have a _______________ stem and are usually short.
2. Shrubs have _______________ stems and are medium in size.
3. Trees are tall plants with _______________ stems.
4. Creepers grow along the _______________ and spread horizontally.
5. Climbers use _______________ for support to grow upwards.
Q2. Adaptations in Plants and Animals
A. Plant Adaptations: Choose the correct answer
1. Desert plants like cactus have:
a) Broad leaves
b) Spines and thick stems for water storage
c) Thin leaves and long roots
2. Aquatic plants like lotus have:
a) Small leaves and thick stems
b) Broad leaves that float on water
c) No leaves and short stems
B. Animal Adaptations: True or False
1. Polar bears have thick fur and fat layers to keep warm. (______)
2. Camels have a hump to store water for survival in deserts. (______)
3. Frogs have webbed feet to help them swim in water. (______)
Q3. Short Answer Questions
I. Explain the difference between climbers and creepers.
II. How do desert plants conserve water?
III. Name two animals and describe their adaptations for survival in their habitat.
Q4. Why do climbers need external support while trees do not?
Q5. If you plant a pumpkin seed on a rooftop garden, how would its growth be affected?
Q6. Desert plants like cacti have thick stems and spines instead of leaves. How does this help them survive
extreme heat?
Q7. Why do aquatic plants like water hyacinth have flexible stems?
Q8. How would a plant from a cold, mountainous region struggles to survive if it were planted in a desert?
Q9. Polar bears have white fur to blend into the snow. What would happen if they were placed in a tropical
rainforest?
Q10. Why do camels have long eyelashes in addition to their humps for desert survival?
Q11. Frogs can live both on land and in water. If a frog’s webbed feet were removed, how would it affect its
survival?
Q12. Penguins are adapted to live in cold climates. How might their thick layer of fat (blubber) be a
disadvantage if they lived in a warm environment?
Q13. Skill-Based Questions on Herbs, Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, Creepers, and Adaptations in Plants and
Animals
1. Plant Types:
Look at the plants around your home or school and classify them into herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers,
or creepers. Write down the name of one plant for each category.
2. Leaf Characteristics:
Observe the leaves of rose and banana plants. Describe the difference in their leaf venation. What
type of root can be seen in these plants?
3. Adaptation Comparison:
Compare the adaptations of a cactus and a water lily. How do these adaptations help them survive in
their respective environments?
4. Survival Scenario:
Imagine a pumpkin plant (a creeper) was planted on a vertical wall without support. What do you
think would happen to the plant's growth? Explain why.
Q14. Group the following into herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, or creepers:
Mint, Mango, Rose, Money plant, Pumpkin
Q15. Research-Based Question:
Research how mangrove trees adapt to survive in salty water. Write a short paragraph explaining their
special adaptations and discuss among yourself.
