Science Q2 WK3
Science Q2 WK3
Science Q2 WK3
Plants
Plants play a very important role in the survival
of animals and other organisms in the
ecosystem. They provide animals with oxygen,
which is needed in order to survive.
Plants grow on different places. Many plants
grow and live on land. These plants have
different characteristics that help them survive
in their natural habitat.
Terrestrial
Plants
Terrestrial Plants
Plants that grow on land are called terrestrial
plants. These plants are usually found in
forests, grasslands, and deserts.
Characteristics of
Terrestrial Plants
1. There are plants with
big trunks while others
have soft stems.
Big trunk
NARRA
Big trunk
ACACIA
Soft stem
BANANA
Soft stem
FORTUNE
PLANT
2. Terrestrial plants grow in different
places. There are plants that grow
directly on the soil while others grow
on rocks. Other plants cling to the
fence.
roots
attached
on the
walls
grow on
fields
3. Shapes and sizes of the leaves are
also important for survival. Plants have
small leaves, elongated leaves, and
broad leaves.
4. Some plants have also
developed structures to store
water especially in the desert.
Aquati
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Aquatic Plants
These are plants that live on water.
They are also called hydrophytes.
They can only grow in water or in
soil that is permanently submerged
in water.
Plants in Freshwater Habitats
• Freshwater habitats include wetlands, ponds,
lakes, rivers, and streams. Plants that grow in these
habitats have either submerged or floating leaves.