Ch. 3 Science Test "Plants"

Define: germinate

• the stages through which a living thing passes during life

• any material needed by living things for energy, growth, and repair

• to begin to grow

• to make more of the same kind

• to carry pollen

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Define: nutrient

• the stages through which a living thing passes during life

• any material needed by living things for energy, growth, and repair

• to begin to grow

• to make more of the same kind

• to carry pollen

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Define: life cycle

• the stages through which a living thing passes during life

• any material needed by living things for energy, growth, and repair

• to begin to grow

• to make more of the same kind

• to carry pollen

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Define: reproduce

• the stages through which a living thing passes during life

• any material needed by living things for energy, growth, and repair

• to begin to grow

• to make more of the same kind

• to carry pollen

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Define: pollinate

• the stages through which a living thing passes during life

• any material needed by living things for energy, growth, and repair

• to begin to grow

• to make more of the same kind

• to carry pollen

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What is the bee helping to do in this picture?

• pollinating it

• eating its fruit

• germinating it

• scattering seeds

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A bur became attached to a sheep in a field. After awhile, the bur fell off. What did the sheep help to do when the bur fell?

• Nothing that's important.

• Leave food for other animals nearby.

• Pollinate a plant.

• Helping to scatter a plant's seeds.

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This part of a plant takes in nutrients from a soil

• stem

• roots

• flower

• seed

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How does a fruit HELP a seed?

• It helps the seed get the food.

• It helps animals pollinate the seed.

• It helps protect the seed.

• It helps a seed attract the animals.

What STRUCTURES help keep a cactus from losing too much water?

• thick, waxy stems

• deep tap roots

• seeds made in cones

• leaves with stinging hairs