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Gr 4 Science
Gr 4 Science Ch 3.8-3.9 Comprehension Check Questions
Question | Answer |
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True/False: Some plants that produce food for us have parts that are poisonous. | True |
True/False: Never chew on any part of any plant unless you know it is harmless. | True |
True/False: Every part of the tomato plant is poisonous. | False (The leaves and stem are poisonous, but the fruit is not. |
True/False: If someone you know has eaten part of a poisonous plant, you should throw away the rest of the plant immediately. | False (Take some of the plant with you to the hospital or doctor's office.) |
True/False: The best way to recognize poison ivy or poison oak is to look for leaflets in groups of three. | True |
True/False: If you have touched poison ivy, wash your skin immediately with warm water and a clean washcloth. | False. (A washcloth will spread the oil and make the poison ivy worse.) |
True/False: The poison found in tobacco is used in the products that kill insects. | True. |
What life-saving antibiotic is produced from a green mold? | penicillin |
Why are molds and other fungi not able to make their own food? | They do not contain chlorophyll which is necessary for making food. |
How you can you best use plants to stay healthy? | Eat a well-balanced diet. |
Name other uses for plants. | shelter, clothing, rubber, chewing gum, paper |