Classification of Plants Grade 5

Which kind of plant does not develop a true stem?

• flowering plant

• moss

• evergreen plant

• fern

What are GYMNOSPERMS?

• flowering plants that produce seeds

• sori-producing plants

• non-flowering plants that produce seeds

• mildew-producing plants

A pine tree and a hemlock both maintain their needles all year. To which group of plants do hemlock trees belong?

• deciduous

• spore forming

• evergreen

• flower producing

Which of the following terms refers to plants that are seedless and vascular?

• moss

• fern

• conifer

• monocot

Kelly has a flower from an unknown plant. What does Kelly know about this plant just because it has a flower?

• The plant does not have significant leaf development.

• The plant does not have a significant root system.

• The plant reproduces using spores.

• The plant reproduces using seeds.

What is the function of leaves in plants?

• to carry out photosynthesis

• to anchor the plant to the ground

• to transport water and nutrients

• to attract insects for pollination

What is the function of roots in plants?

• to carry out photosynthesis

• to anchor the plant to the ground

• to transport water and nutrients

• to attract insects for pollination

What is the function of the vascular tissue in plants?

• to carry out photosynthesis

• to anchor the plant to the ground

• to transport water and nutrients

• to attract insects and pollination

This picture shows a cherry tree. What do cherry trees produce that helps scientists classify them?

• flowers and cones

• flowers and seeds

• leaves and spores

• leaves and cones

A plant is classified as being vascular if...

• it produces flowers.

• it produces seeds.

• it uses the sun to create energy for itself.

• it has tubes throughout that carry water and nutrients.