Chapter 15-17 Review for State Test

An owl has a sharp beak and talons. These adaptations make it suited as what type of organism?

• predator

• prey

• parasite

• herbivore

The drawing shows a cross section of a plant leaf. The guard cells open and close the stomata. How does the stoma (stomata) contribute to the survival of the plant?

• it allows sunlight to enter the leaf to provide energy for all cellular activities

• it allows the leaf to absorb water directly from the air when the soil becomes too dry

• it allows carbon dioxide to enter the leaf so that photosynthesis can take place

• it protects the leaf against absorbing environmental pollutants

Why do non-vascular plants need moisture?

• they can’t produce flowers without moisture

• they are very small

• they don’t have true roots

• they can’t reproduce without water

Which of the following is true about photosynthesis?

• photosynthesis used oxygen and water to produce glucose and carbon dioxide

• photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and oxygen to produce glucose and water

• photosynthesis uses glucose and water to produce oxygen and carbon dioxide

• photosynthesis uses water and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen

An epiphyte is a non-parasitic plant that grows on another plant. Large epiphytes are common in the tropical rainforest biome. Why is this adaptation more advantageous than growing on the ground in this biome?

• they can better compete for sunlight with tall trees

• they can better compete for moisture

• they can better absorb nutrients directly from the air

• they are better protected from animals that might eat them

How do flowers contribute to the survival of a plant?

• they produce most of the carbohydrates needed by the plant

• they absorb carbon dioxide from the air needed for photosynthesis

• they contain cells that produce gametes

• they protect the plant from being eaten by insects

The Mojave desert in the southwestern United States receives an average of 5 inches of rain per year. For much of the year, this desert is hot, dry, and windy. What type of plants would you MOST expect to survive in this climate?

• plants with large, flat leaves

• plants with large, edible fruits

• plants with no vascular tissues

• plants with small, waxy leaves

Which of the following allows vascular plants to grow much taller than non-vascular plants?

• the specialized tissues to transport materials throughout the plant

• the amount of sunlight and water that they receive

• the various adaptations for living in different climates

• the cones produced by many of t he vascular plants

In a plant leaf, the mesophyll contains cells that carry out the function of photosynthesis. What level of organization does the mesophyll represent in a plant?

• a cell

• a tissue

• an organ

• a system

Which of the following diagrams represents the highest level of organization within an organism?

• A

• B

• c

• d