Plant Kingdom: Studies Weekly, Week 14

Why is the coconut palm called the tree of life?

Describe some of the ways people around the world use the coconut palm tree. Why do you think some cultures call it the Tree of Life?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

Analyze how animals benefit from the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Luther Burbank

Which type of scientist studies how to use plants for food, medicine and other products?

• botanist

• zoologist

• geologist

• horticulturist

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

Which of the following is a list of things you might use to study how the xylem works?

• carrot, celery, glasses of water, food coloring

• carrot, celery, plastic bags, ice cubes

• carrot, celery, boiling water, a freezer

• carrot, celery, thermometer, light source

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

It's a Jungle Out There!

Which of the following is a problem that would arise if the cinchona tree became extinct?

• It would be more difficult to treat malaria.

• It would be impossible to treat high blood pressure.

• It would be dangerous to perform heart surgery.

• It would be more painful to receive immunizations.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Hydroponics

Growing plants without soil is known as __________.

• horticulture

• hydroponics

• pollination

• botany

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

What is the food manufacturing process in plants called?

• pollination

• xylem

• photosynthesis

• gymnosperm

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

Use the chart below (and what you know) to answer this question.

Which of the following types of plants have flowers or fruits?

• angiosperms

• gymnosperms

• conifers

• pollinators

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

Where are the seeds located in a plant that produces fruit?

• on the roots

• inside the fruit

• under the leaves

• inside the stem

The Amazing Plant Kingdom

In flowering plants, the fertilized egg cell becomes a ______.

• pine cone

• leaf

• seed

• stem