Scribd
Upload
5 views2 pages

Solution Ch10

The document discusses the similarities and differences in the life cycles of plants and animals, emphasizing stages of growth and reproduction. It also covers the conditions necessary for seed germination and the advantages of specific features in organisms, such as a tadpole's tail. Additionally, it compares the life cycles of mosquitoes and frogs, and highlights adaptations of cactus plants for survival in desert environments.

Uploaded by

dipikabaviskar8899
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
5 views2 pages

Solution Ch10

The document discusses the similarities and differences in the life cycles of plants and animals, emphasizing stages of growth and reproduction. It also covers the conditions necessary for seed germination and the advantages of specific features in organisms, such as a tadpole's tail. Additionally, it compares the life cycles of mosquitoes and frogs, and highlights adaptations of cactus plants for survival in desert environments.

Uploaded by

dipikabaviskar8899
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Q.1 List the similarities and differences in life cycles of plants and animals.

__​
Answer:​
Similarities:

●​ Life cycles of both plants and animals begin with an initial stage which is
followed by several stages of its growth and development and finally
death.
●​ In the life cycle of both, the process of reproduction maintains the
continuity of its kind.

Question [Link] have learnt that different conditions are required for seed germination.
How can we use this knowledge for proper storage of grains and pulses?
Answer:
We will ensure grains and pulses are kept in a dry environment and airtight container to
prevent moisture and germination of the seeds.
Question 4.
You have learnt that a tail is present in a tadpole but it disappears as it grows into a
frog. What is the advantage of having a tail in the tadpole stage?
Answer:
A tail will help a tadpole to swim in water and to keep a balance in water.

Question 5.
Charan says that a wooden log is non-living as it cannot move. Charu counters it by
saying that it is living because it is made of wood obtained from trees. Give your
arguments in favour or against the two statements given by Charan and Cham.
Answer:
Argument in favour of “wooden log is non-living thing’:
●​ Wooden log cannot move, respire or grow.
●​ It does not respond to any stimulus.

Argument in favour of “wooden log is living thing’:

●​ Wooden log is obtained from trees which are living things.

Question 6.
What are the similarities and distinguishing features in the life cycles of a mosquito
and a frog?
Answer:
The similarities in the life cycles of a mosquito and a frog are as follows
(i) Both undergo transformation with distinct life stages.
(ii) Both lives start as eggs.

The distinguishing features in the life cycles of a mosquito and a frog are as follows
(i) Life cycle of mosquitoes – egg, larva, pupa, adult.
Life cycle of frog- egg, tadpole, froglet, adult.
(ii) Mosquitoes are entirely terrestrial in adult stages, while frogs can live both on land and in
water (amphibians)

Question 7.
A plant is provided with all the conditions suitable for its growth (Fig.8). Draw what
you expect to see in the shoot and the root of the plant after one week. Write down the
reasons.
Answer:
The roots grow downwards in the soil in search of water. Shoot bends upwards from where
the light is coming. The plant shoots bend towards sunlight because the leaves need
sunlight to make food. In this case, the stimulus is sunlight.

Question 8.
Tara and Vijay set up the experiment shown in the picture (Fig. 9.). What do you think
they want to find out? How will they know if they are correct?
Answer:
They want to find out how the cactus plant is adapted to live in the desert. The cactus plants
have long roots to absorb water from a larger area. The cactus plants have modified their
leaves in the form of thin spines to reduce the loss of water through transpiration.

You might also like