Learning Objective: 1.1 Understanding variety of living organisms and their classification.

Learning Outcomes:
Classify various plants based on common characteristics.
Explain the importance of biodiversity to the environment.
1.

The diagram below shows pictures of plants.

Hibiscus

Bamboo plant

Durian tree

Maize

Classify the plants in the diagram above into two groups, monocotyledons and
dicotyledons
Monocotyledons

Dicotyledons

Name of plants

Name of plants

i. __________________________

i. ________________________________

ii. __________________________

ii. ________________________________

One common characteristic

i. __________________________

2.

One common characteristic

i. ____________________________

Complete the statement below to explain why maintaining biodiversity is important to

the environment.
All organisms depend on one another for __________and shelter.

Learning Objective: 1.1 Understanding variety of living organisms and their classification.
Answer scheme
1.

The diagram below shows pictures of plants.

Hibiscus

Bamboo plant

Durian tree

Maize

Classify the plants in the diagram above into two groups, monocotyledons and
dicotyledons.
Monocotyledons

Dicotyledons

Name of plants

Name of plants

i. Bamboo plant

i. Hibiscus

ii. Maize

ii. Durian tree

One common characteristic

i. Fibrous root / Parallel vein leaf /

2.

One common characteristic

i. Tap root / Net vein leaf

Complete the statement below to explain why maintaining biodiversity is important to

the environment.
All organisms depend on one another for food and shelter.