Responsibility over Plants

6 Grade 7 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Responsibility over Plants, with worked marking schemes. 6 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 class visited a school garden and the teacher reminded them of their Christian duty towards plants. Which one of the following is the BEST way a Christian can show responsibility over plants?

   A. Cutting down trees carelessly for firewood

   B. Burning bushes to clear land quickly

   C. Leaving crops to be destroyed by pests

   D. Planting trees and caring for the environment

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   A river in Nyawira's village has dried up because people cut down all the trees around it.

   (a) Identify two consequences of destroying plants in the environment.

   (b) Suggest two ways the villagers can restore the environment.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 2 x 1 mark: rivers drying up/reduced water; soil erosion; reduced rainfall; loss of wildlife/habitats; poor crop yields/famine; loss of fresh air. (b) 2 x 1 mark: planting trees/afforestation; protecting existing plants; forming environmental clubs; educating the community on conservation; avoiding cutting trees carelessly.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 environmental club planted trees around the school compound. Which Christian teaching BEST supports their action as responsible care over plants?

   A. Plants should be cut down for firewood only

   B. God placed humans to till and keep the garden (Genesis 2:15)

   C. Plants are not part of God's creation

   D. Only farmers are responsible for plants

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Explain four ways in which Christians can show responsibility over plants in the community.

   (4 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 4): planting trees/afforestation; conserving forests; teaching others about environmental care; avoiding pollution that harms plants; using plants wisely/avoiding waste; participating in community clean-ups and tree-planting days; discouraging deforestation.

5. Question 5

   3 marks

   State three ways in which a Grade 7 learner can take care of plants at home.

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Give three reasons why plants are important to human beings according to Christian teaching.

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