Plants and Animals

During its life cycle, the butterfly goes through four stages. They are the egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Which of the following describes the life cycle of the butterfly?

• complete metamorphosis
• incomplete germination
• incomplete metamorphosis
• complete pollination

In which two processes of plant reproduction might animals play a role?

• fertilization and seed dispersal
• germination and pollination
• pollination and seed dispersal
• seed dispersal and germination

Which of the following is NOT a way that seed dispersal happens in plants?

• by air
• by animals
• by sunlight
• by water

Which of the following shows the steps of the reproduction cycle for flowering plants in order?

• pollination → fertilization → seed dispersal → germination
• fertilization →pollination → germination → seed dispersal
• pollination → germination → seed dispersal → fertilization
• germination→ seed dispersal →fertilization → pollination

Which of these describes how the life cycles of the mockingbird and the American alligator are similar?

• They both reproduce in water.
• They both have a larva stage.
• They both have a pupa stage.
• They both hatch from eggs.

An orchid is a type of flowering plant. A pine tree is a type of nonflowering plant. Which of the following stages is common to both kinds of plants?

• production of cones
• production of seeds
• production of fruit
• production of flowers

Which terms should you use to label the main stages in the life cycle of cockroaches?

• egg, nymph, adult
• egg, larva, adult
• chrysalis, nymph, adult
• chrysalis, larva, adult

Maple trees produce helicopter seeds that move through the air where they live. Coconut trees produce fruits that float in rivers and oceans. Which term best describes this stage of these plants’ life cycles?

• fertilization
• pollination
• germination
• seed dispersal

Which of the following statements describe why trees in Florida are affected differently than trees in New York during the fall?

• Florida’s soil has more nutrients.
• Florida has warmer temperatures.
• Florida’s air has less moisture.
• Florida has less people

Which of the following is MOST likely true about the grey squirrels who live in Florida versus more northern squirrels?

• Florida doesn’t have enough trees so grey squirrels can’t hibernate.
• Grey squirrels in Florida stop eating in the winter.
• Florida grey squirrels hibernate at the same time as northern squirrels.
• Grey squirrels in Florida do not hibernate because it doesn’t get as cold.