Plant Survival

A plant species lives in an area with limited sunlight. Which structure would be most helpful to the plant to help it survive?

• colorful flowers

• large leaves

• deep roots

• tiny seeds

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Roots perform all of the following functions EXCEPT

• Carrying out the light reactions of photosynthesis
• Anchoring the plant in the soil
• Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil
• Storing water and minerals

Plant absorbs water through the _________. 

• stem
• roots 
• leaves 
• all of the above

What plant structure is number 1?

• roots

• stem

• leaf

• flower

• seed

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Can you see a cactus living in the Arctic?

• Yes

• No

Where would you see a lot of really tall trees?

• rainforest

• grasslands

• desert

• the Arctic

What part of plants helps with reproduction by attracting flying insects?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

Answer explanation

The flowers of the sunflower turn towards the sun. Thus, it’s called a sunflower.

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What part of a plant helps with transporting water and nutrients and holds up the leaves and flowers?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

Answer explanation

A redwood tree in California named Hyperion is the world's tallest tree at 379.7 feet tall.

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Plants make their own...?

• water
• sun
• food
• vitamins

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The Function of fruits is to

• Protect the Seed
• All of these
• Assist with Dispersal of the Seed
• Provide Nutrients to the Seed