General Knowledge Class 7 - Plants And-Animals Notes

Plants and Animals

Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn interesting facts about different types of plants and animals, their uses, habitats, and importance in our world. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify unique plants and animals and understand their role in nature!

Introduction

Plants and animals are found all over the world. They are important for the balance of nature and for human life. Let’s explore some amazing facts about them!

Amazing Plants

• Bamboo: The fastest-growing plant in the world.
• Baobab Tree: Known as the "Tree of Life" in Africa.
• Venus Flytrap: A plant that eats insects.
• Redwood: The tallest trees on Earth.
• Medicinal Plants: Tulsi, neem, aloe vera are used in medicines.

Amazing Animals

• Blue Whale: The largest animal on Earth.
• Cheetah: The fastest land animal.
• Penguin: Birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers.
• Elephant: The largest land mammal.
• Honeybee: Makes honey and helps pollinate plants.

Habitats

• Plants and animals live in forests, deserts, mountains, rivers, and oceans.
• Some animals are found only in certain places, like polar bears in the Arctic.
• Plants like cactus grow in deserts, while mangroves grow in salty water.

Importance of Plants and Animals

• Plants give us oxygen, food, medicine, and wood.
• Animals help in pollination, provide food, and maintain balance in nature.
• Both are needed for a healthy environment.

Fun Activity: GK Quiz!

Make a list of five plants and five animals you see around you. Find one interesting fact about each!

Summary

• Plants and animals are important for life on Earth.
• There are many unique and amazing plants and animals.
• We must protect plants and animals to keep nature balanced.

Practice Questions

1. Which is the fastest-growing plant?
2. Name the largest animal on Earth.
3. Which animal is known for making honey?
4. Where do polar bears live?
5. Why are plants important for us?

Challenge Yourself

• Research and write about an endangered animal or plant.
• Draw and label a food chain showing plants and animals.

Did You Know?

• Some plants can live for thousands of years!
• The heart of a blue whale is as big as a small car.

Glossary

• Habitat: The natural home of a plant or animal.
• Endangered: At risk of disappearing from the world.
• Pollination: The process by which plants make seeds, often helped by animals.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Bamboo
2. Blue Whale
3. Honeybee
4. Arctic
5. Plants give us oxygen, food, medicine, and wood.

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Explore the world of plants and animals and help protect them for the future!