Year 5 Chapter 2 Investigating Plant Growth

The development of seeds into young plants. What is the name of the process?

• Pollination

• Germination

• Fertilisation

• Seed production

Which one of the following belongs to the stages of germination? (More than one answer)

• The bean absorbs water and swells.

• The stem grows downwards.

• The first root grows downwards.

• The first root grows upwards.

The ____ ____ covers and protects the seed.

What are the conditions needed for a seed to germinate?

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What are the things that seeds need to germinate?

• water

• water and warmth

• water, warmth and air

• water, warmth, air and soil

Most seeds cannot germinate if it is too cold or too hot.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Plants need _____, _____, ___ and ______ to grow well.

Why does a plant unable to grow if it was put inside a dark room?

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Lily want to investigate whether plants need light to grow. Which one of the following that she should make it as changing variable?

• the presence and absence of light

• the type of pants

• the presence and absence of water

• the type of pots

Which apparatus can be used in order to measure the plant growth? (More than one answer)

• measuring cylinder

• weighing scale

• ruler

• Bunsen burner