JDES Plant Classification

If an apple is a type of fruit, then on what type of tree does an apple grow?

• a spore-producing tree

• a flower-producing tree

• an evergreen tree

• a tropical tree

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

Which of the following plants produces spores?

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Ken has a flower from an unknown plant. What does Ken 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

Which of the following is true of ferns and daisies?

• Ferns have flowers and daisies do not.

• Ferns have stems and daisies do not.

• Ferns do not produce seeds and daisies do.

• Ferns do not produce spores and daisies do.

Plants that go dormant, or leafless, during the year are considered

• deciduous.

• herbaceous.

• evergreen.

• woody.

Which type of plant is a fern?

• seed-producing plant

• cone-producing plant

• flower-producing plant

• spore-producing plant

Plants that hold onto their leaves throughout the year are considered

• deciduous.

• herbaceous

• evergreen.

• woody

What is the function of vascular tissue in plants?

• carry out photosynthesis

• anchor the plant to the ground

• transport water and nutrients

• attract insects for pollination

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is an example of a gymnosperm?

• moss

• monocot

• conifer

• fern