Science SOL Review

Which of these is a function of a leaf?

• Carrying nutrients throughout the plant

• Converting solar energy into sugar

• Creating shade for the plant

• Absorbing water from the ground

Which part of a sunflower plant absorbs water and nutrients?

• Roots

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers

What part of the flower produces pollen?

• Ovary

• Sepal

• Pistil

• Stamen

The picture shows a sprouting bean plant. The leaf produced will help the plant by —

• absorbing water from the air for nourishment

• using sunlight for energy in food production

•  reproducing more bean plants for survival of the species

•  adding support for the plant as it grows taller

What is the function of flowers?

• Release oxygen

• produce seeds

• absorb sunlight

• promote growth

Pollen is produced in the —

• ovary

• pistil

• petal

• stamen

The main source of energy for photosynthesis is ----

• soil

• water

• the sun

Which of these is a process that allows plants to convert light energy into food energy?

• reproduction

• excretion

• digestion

• photosynthesis

In which plant cell structure does photosynthesis occur?

• vacuole

• chloroplasts

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Which gas is given off by plants?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium