Parts of a Plant

Look at the diagram of a plant. Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?

• flower

• stem

• leaves

• roots

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Martin puts a seedling plant in a glass of blue water. He knows the flower will absorb the water. In what order will the water travel through the parts of the plant?

• leaves, roots, stem

• roots, leaves, stem

• roots, stem, leaves

• stem, leaves, roots

Mary looks at the figure. What can Mary say about the function of this part of a plant?

• It helps support the leaves.

• it helps the plant reproduce.

• It is where the plant makes its food.

• It helps transport water to the leaves.

Violet knows that plants grow from seeds. in what part of the plant are seeds formed?

• leaves and roots

• cones and leaves

• stems and flowers

• flowers and cones

Study the plant parts in the picture. What will you find inside both of these plants?

• seeds

• flowers

• tiny leaves

• tiny plants

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

NGSS.4-LS1-1

Oak trees produce acorns. A single acorn can grow into an oak that is 30m tall. What must an acorn contain?

• a cone

• a fruit

• a seed

• a flower

Plant stems are often stiff. They provide support for the plant. They hold the leaves up so that they can get sunlight. What is another role of the plant stem?

• getting rid of waste oxygen gas

• making sugars for the plant to use as food

• moving water and nutrients throughout the plant

• taking up water and nutrients from the surroundings

Sophia has carrots in her salad. Which part of the carrot plant is she eating?

• flower

• leave

• root

• stem

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

James is studying the plant part in which food is made. Which plant part is Dante studying?

• the plant's leaves

• the taproot

• seeds from inside the fruit

• the plant's stem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Ruby wants to prove that a stem transports water from the roots to other parts of the plant. Which of the following would BEST demonstrate this function?

• place a potted plant in the dark

• put foil over the leaves of the plant

• place a white carnation in blue water

• add nutrients to the soil of a potted plant