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<p><strong>1.Write Some Features of the Banyan Tree.</strong></p>
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<li>Banyan trees grow on plains.</li>
<li>These trees attain a huge size.</li>
<li>They develop hanging roots or prop roots for additional support.</li>
<li>The leaves of a banyan tree are glossy, leathery and blunt.</li>
<li>The banyan tree is worshipped in some parts of India and Nepal.</li>
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<p><strong>2.What Are Thorns? Give Examples.</strong></p>
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<li>Spines in plants are also called thorns.</li>
<li>They can be found at the tip of leaves or on the stem.</li>
<li><strong>Example:</strong>&nbsp;Rose, bougainvillea.</li>
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<p><strong>3.Why Do the Roots and Shoots of a Plant Grow in Opposite Directions?</strong></p>
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<li>The roots of plants are geotropic, i.e. they grow towards gravity.</li>
<li>The shoots of the plants are phototrophic, i.e. they grow towards the light.</li>
<li>Hence, they grow in opposite directions.</li>
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<p><strong>4.What Is the Function of Stomata?</strong></p>
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<li>Stomata are tiny pores that are present on the leaves.</li>
<li>Stomata help in gaseous exchange in plants.</li>
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<p><strong>5.What Are Parasitic Plants?</strong></p>
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<li>Plants that depend on other organisms for food are called parasitic plants.</li>
<li><strong>Examples:</strong> Pitcher plant and venus fly trap.</li>
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Learn about different types of plants and their parts. Understand the roles of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers in plant life.

Types and Parts of a Plant