P3 Plant System

The leaves of a plant are arranged in this way so that they can

• collect more rain water for the tree

• give more shade to the rest of the tree

• trap more sunlight to make food

• transfer water to the stem of the tree

Plant A grows more healthily because its stem can climb up a support to spread the leaves out to get _______________ and make food.

What are the functions of the roots? (Tick 2)

• To take in and give out gases for the plant.

• To absorb water and minerals from the soil.

• To hold the plant firmly to the soil.

• To make food for the plant.

What are the functions of the stem? (Tick 2)

• To hold the leaves up so they can get light to make food.

• To absorb water and minerals.

• To support the plant.

• To help the plant to take in and give out gases.

A plant is a ____________ because it is made up of parts.

Daisy carry out an experiment to find out if the roots of a plant absorb water or not. Which two of the set-ups should she choose?

• A and C

• A and D

• B and D

• C and D

What are the functions of Part X of the fern?

A: To take in water

B: To get sunlight

C: To keep the plant upright

D: To make food for the plant

• A only

• A and B only

• B and D only

• A, C and D only

Ali took four identical plants, A, B, C and D, and removed some parts from each plant as shown in the table above.

Which plant will survive the longest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Adam, Bel, Calvin and Darren made some observations about plants.

Whose observation is correct?

• Adam

• Bel

• Calvin

• Darren

What are found on the leaves to allow gases to be taken in and given out?

• holes

• tiny openings

• veins

• hair