Plant Stems and Roots Quiz

What is the main job of a plant’s stem?

• To absorb sunlight

• To support the leaves, flowers, and fruits

• To grow underground

• To store seeds

What do the tiny tubes in most stems do?

• Carry pollen from flower to flower

• Move water, minerals, and food through the plant

• Trap sunlight for energy

• Help the plant breathe

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What causes a stem to grow toward light?

• The light acts as a stimulus

• The plant is scared of the dark

• The leaves push it that way

• The roots pull it toward the sun

What is a plant’s reaction to light called?

• A movement

• A response

• A twist

• A function

Why do some stems wrap around objects?

• For decoration

• To keep the plant warm

• To help the plant climb toward the light

• To store food

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What is the job of a plant’s roots?

• To anchor the plant and take in water and minerals

• To make flowers grow

• To help the plant change color

• To attract bees

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What is a nutrient?

• Something that makes the plant taller

• Something that gives the plant a nice smell

• A material living things need for energy and growth

• A part of the stem

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How do roots respond to gravity?

• They grow up toward the sky

• They grow down toward Earth's center

• They move side to side

• They grow toward other plants

What is a taproot?

• A large root like a carrot that stores food and nutrients

• A root that grows on top of the soil

• A small hairy root that doesn't help the plant

• A type of leaf

What is a fibrous root?

• One thick root that stores food

• A stem that grows underground

• A type of root that spreads out in many directions

• A root that grows above ground