Grade 5 Science Revision Term 3

Which is found inside the stem of a plant?

• epidermis

• root hairs

• xylem

Which of the following are located on a plant’s leaves?

•  stomata

• xylem

• phloem

The main job of the __________ is to take in nutrients and water from the soil.

• leaves

• roots

• stem

Water is carried from the roots through the stem by tissues called _________.

• stomata

• phloem

• xylem

What living things give off oxygen and take in carbon dioxide from the air?

• plants

• animals

• humans

Why would it be a disadvantage if plants grow too close together?

• Plants will compete for the same resources and space.

• Plants will grow healthier.

___________ is the evaporation of water from a plant’s leaves.

• Transpiration

• Storage

• Water absorption

Phloem are tissues that transport ___________ to all parts of the plant.

• water

• sugars

• sunlight

What are the basic needs of plants that help them live and grow?

• sunlight, carbon dioxide, water and space

• sunlight only

• water only

Plants cannot grow too close together because their __________ need to spread out and absorb nutrients from the soil.

• stems

• roots

• petals