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Which of the following is classified as a herb?
Which of the following is classified as a herb?
- banyan
- mint (correct)
- rose
- cotton
What feature distinguishes trees from shrubs?
What feature distinguishes trees from shrubs?
- Soft stems
- Many branches
- Short lifespan
- Broad and strong trunk (correct)
Which of the following is not an example of a herb?
Which of the following is not an example of a herb?
- neem (correct)
- rice
- tomato
- mint
What is the typical lifespan of shrubs compared to herbs?
What is the typical lifespan of shrubs compared to herbs?
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Which plant is an example of a shrub?
Which plant is an example of a shrub?
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Which of these can be categorized as a tree?
Which of these can be categorized as a tree?
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Study Notes
Plant Classification by Size
- Plants are classified into three groups based on their size: herbs, shrubs, and trees.
Herbs
- Herbs are very small plants with soft, thin, and green stems.
- They have a short lifespan, typically living only for a few months.
- Examples of herbs include rice, mint, and tomato.
Shrubs
- Shrubs are small and bushy plants that are bigger than herbs.
- They have hard and thin stems with many branches.
- Shrubs live for many years.
- Examples of shrubs include rose, mehndi, jasmine, cotton, and lemon.
Trees
- Trees are big and strong plants with a broad and strong stem called a trunk.
- They have many branches with leaves.
- Some trees can live for hundreds of years.
- Examples of trees include banyan, peepal, and neem.
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Learn about the characteristics and examples of herbs and shrubs, two types of plants classified based on their size. This quiz covers the definition, features, and lifespan of these plant types.
