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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A banyan tree has _____________ roots while sugarcane has ______________ roots.
   2. ______________ provides a base to other three horizons of the soil.
   3. _____________ is also called the body-building food.
   4. The outermost solid layer of the earth is called _____________.
   5. _____________ is used in the production of candles and cosmetics.
2. 2.

   Write T for true F for false. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

   1. The buds that grow at the tips of the stems are called axillary buds.
   2. Sandy soil has a high water-retaining capacity.
   3. Fresh fruits and raw vegetables are rich sources of roughage.
   4. Food chains are interconnected to form the food pyramid.
   5. Plants help in maintaining a balance of glass in nature.
3. 3.

   Differentiate between alternate and whorled arrangement of leaves.

4. 4.

   Differentiate between wind pollination and water pollination.

5. 5.

   Differentiate between sand and clay.

6. 6.

   Differentiate between energy-giving food and protective food.