Question

Mention two ways in which plants are useful to animals and two ways in which animals are useful to plants.

Answer 1

Plants are useful to animals in the following ways:
(i) Plants provide oxygen to animals. They also act as food for some animals.
(ii) They reduce the pollutants present in air; thus, protecting animals. They also provide shelter to some animals.

Animals are useful to plants in the following ways:
(i) Animals help plants in pollination and seed dispersal.
(ii) Animal excreta and dead animals add nutrients to the soil and provide minerals for plant growth.