Class 3 Evs - CBSE
Plants and Animals Live Together
The chapter Plants and Animals Live Together for Class 3 CBSE EVS introduces students to the wonderful world of interdependence in nature. Children learn how plants and animals depend on each other for food, shelter, and survival. The chapter covers habitats, feeding habits of different animals like herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how plants provide oxygen and shelter. Understanding these relationships is essential for board exams as it builds the foundation for environmental science, helping students appreciate biodiversity, ecology, and the importance of protecting our natural surroundings for future generations.
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Interdependence
Plants and animals depend on each other for survival; plants give us oxygen and food, while animals provide carbon dioxide and help scatter seeds.
Herbivores
Animals that eat only plants, leaves, and grass, such as cows, goats, and elephants.
Carnivores
Animals that eat the flesh of other animals, such as lions, tigers, and wolves.
Omnivores
Animals that eat both plants and other animals, such as bears, crows, and humans.
Habitat
The natural home or environment where a particular plant or animal lives, grows, and finds food.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 3 EVS assessments, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include fill in the blanks, matching columns (animals with their food habits), short answer questions, and identifying examples of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?
Herbivores eat only plants and plant parts, whereas carnivores eat only the flesh of other animals.
Why do plants and animals need each other?
Plants give us oxygen to breathe and food to eat, while animals release carbon dioxide that plants need to make food and help in pollinating flowers.
Are humans herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
Humans are omnivores because most people eat both plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, and animal-based foods like milk, eggs, or meat.
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