The Plant Kingdom

Plants most likely evolved from:

• green algae

• fungi

• animals

• amoebas

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the name of the waxy, waterproof layer that keeps plants from drying out?

• xylem

• stomata

• chlorophyll

• cuticle

Flowers and pine cones are structures that help plants to:

• reproduce

• make food

• absorb water

• protect themselves

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Which organ in a plant absorbs water from the soil and anchors the plant?

• root

• stem

• leaf

• flower

Which of the following are functions of the stem in a plant? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

• to provide support for the leaves

• to transport materials between the roots and leaves

• to take in carbon dioxide

• to absorb water from the soil

In which plant organ does most of the photosynthesis take place?

• root

• stem

• leaf

• flower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What are the names of the holes in the leaf that take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

• cuticles

• chloroplasts

• stomata

• xylem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following names would apply to plants? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

• autotroph

• producer

• heterotroph

• decomposer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following substances are needed for photosynthesis to occur? (Choose THREE correct answers.)

• carbon dioxide

• light energy

• water

• oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following stimuli do plants respond to? (Choose all answers that are correct.)

• touch

• light

• gravity