Chapter 6 Test Review

Front

What factors contribute to the larger growth of plants like mosses and ferns in tropical rainforests compared to Canada?

Back

Higher temperatures and humidity in tropical rainforests.

Front

Do herbaceous plants have hard, woody stems?

Back

False

Front

What allows trees to grow wider?

Back

Cambium cells produce more xylem and phloem.

Front

Do fibrous roots grow straight down into the soil?

Back

False

Front

How can you determine a tree's age and water intake each year?

Back

By examining its rings.

Front

What is the role of xylem in plants?

Back

Xylem transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

What is the role of phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

Front

What type of roots do most trees have?

Back

Most trees have a taproot system.

Front

What is the difference between herbaceous and woody plants?

Back

Herbaceous plants have soft stems, while woody plants have hard, lignified stems.

Front

What environmental conditions are typical in a tropical rainforest?

Back

High temperatures and high humidity.