HRT-6.2.1-External Form of a Woody Twig

Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

What is the significance of annual rings in plant stems?

• Annual rings serve as growth markers revealing the tree's age and history.
• They signify commitment and loyalty to the plant

• They indicate that there may be an issue with the health of the plant

• They are indicators that apical meristem growth is developing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the region where a leaf attaches to the stem?

• Node

• Internode

• Blade

• Stipule

Multiple Choice

Which leaf arrangement pattern describes leaves attached in pairs?

• Alternate

• Opposite

• Whorled

• Clustered

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of terminal buds on a twig?

• Produce tissues for twig growth during growing season

• Protect the plant from herbivores

• Store nutrients for winter

• Absorb water from the soil

Open Ended

Explain how you can determine the age of a twig using information from terminal bud scales.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are winter characteristics of deciduous plants?

• Dormant axillary buds remain

• Leaf scars visible below buds

• Flowers bloom continuously

• Bundle scars mark vascular tissue location

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the region where a leaf attaches to the stem?

• Node

• Internode

• Blade

• Stipule