What part of plants absorbs water and nutrients from the soil as well as supports the plant?

• flower

• leaves

• roots

• stem

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What part of plants captures sunlight and performs photosynthesis?

• flower

• leaves

• roots

• stem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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

• flower

• leaves

• roots

• stem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Stomata are made of specialized cells called ______ which surround a tiny pore/opening

• stoma

• guard cells

• dermal cells

• diffusion channels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The diffusion of water vapor out of a leaf

• transportation

• transformation

• transpiration

• translocation

The main function of stomata is to

• capture sunlight

• protect leaves from insects

• allow gases to move rapidly in/out of leaves

• release sugars into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does xylem tissue transport?

• glucose

• water and nutrients from soil

• carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What does phloem tissue transport?

• glucose

• water and nutrients from the soil

• carbon dioxide

Which of these can only transport in ONE direction?

• xylem

• phloem

What process allows water to travel up the roots?

• suction

• capillary action

• transpiration