Plant and Soil-Leaves

The leaf makes food through the process of ___________.

• chlorophyll

• stem

• leaves

• photosynthesis

What part of the plant absorbs sunlight?

• flower

• leaf

• roots

• stem

Which plant parts carry sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant?

• phloem
• xylem
• roots
• leaves

What is the name of the organelle in the leaves of plants that absorbs the Sun's energy?

• roots
• chlorophyll
• chloroplast
• stomata

The two structures that limit transpiration  are known as

• Guard cells and xylem
• Stomata and guard cells
• xylem and phloem
• stomata and phloem

Vascular tissue that transports water and minerals UPWARDS from a plant's roots is know as ______.

• Chlorophyll
• Phloem
• Stomata
• Xylem

What is E pointing to?

• waxy cuticle
• stomata
• upper epidermis
• cuticle

The leaf has a shiny, waxy cuticle around it to

• increase the rate of photosynthesis
• attract more light
• control water loss
• stop carbon dioxide and oxygen gases escaping

What is the main function of leaves?

• Leaves provide support for growth and a place to store food.
• Leaves provide a place for photosynthesis to occur
• Leaves absorb water and minerals and transport nutrients to the stem.
•  Leaves create a barrier that prevents water in the plant's tissues from evaporating.

Which structure in the leaf controls the opening and closing of the stoma? 

• cuticle
• epidermis
• guard cell
• spongy mesophyll