Backyard Biologist

What is the function of a root? 

• To provide minerals and water for the plant to grow.
• Only to anchor the plant. 
• Photosynthesis 
• Defense against animals

What is the function of a leaf? 

• To provide minerals and water for the plant to grow.
• Only to anchor the plant. 
• Photosynthesis 
• Defense against animals

What is the function of a stem? 

• To provide minerals and water for the plant to grow.
• Only to anchor the plant. 
• Photosynthesis 
• Support and transport

What is gravitropism? 

• Plant's growth response to gravity.
• Plant's growth response to light.
• Plant’s movement towards or away from touch.
• The movement of a plant organ in response to the stimulus of water.

What is phototropism? 

• Plant's growth response to gravity.
• Plant's growth response to light.
• Plant’s movement towards or away from touch.
• The movement of a plant organ in response to the stimulus of water.

What is hydrotropism? 

• Plant's growth response to gravity.
• Plant's growth response to light.
• Plant’s movement towards or away from touch.
• The movement of a plant organ in response to the stimulus of water.

What is thigmotropism? 

• Plant's growth response to gravity.
• Plant's growth response to light.
• Plant’s movement towards or away from touch.
• The movement of a plant organ in response to the stimulus of water.

In the life cycle of seed plants what comes before pollination? 

• Seeds
• Germination
• Flowering
• Leaves

Identify this picture. 

• Long leaf pine
• Loblolly Pine

Identify this bird

• Cardinal 
• Orange wingworblur
• Southern Wrenn 
• Tufted titmouse