Plant and Animal Classification Worksheet

If you see a plant with seeds but no flowers, what type of plant is it most likely to be?

• Fern

• Gymnosperm

• Moss

• Flowering plant

Which of the following is a characteristic of angiosperms?

• They produce flowers

• They do not have seeds

• They only grow in deserts

• They have needles instead of leaves

Which of the following plants would most likely have spores?

• A fern

• An apple tree

• A rose bush

• A sunflower

Which of the following is an example of a non-vascular plant?

• Grass

• Tree

• Moss

• Flower

Why do non-vascular plants need to grow close to a water source?

• They have strong roots to soak up water

• They do not have roots and soak up water from their surroundings

• They grow very tall and need more water

• They have flowers that need water

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Which of these plants is a seed producer?

• Fern

• Club moss

• Grape vine

• Liverwort

What is the process called when seeds burst out and are thrown to new locations?

• Germination

• Expulsion

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

Imagine you are a scientist studying seed dispersal. What evidence would you look for to show that wind helps seeds travel to new places?

• Seeds found far away from the parent plant

• Seeds that are buried underground

• Seeds that are eaten by animals

• Seeds that are heavy and do not move

Why do winged seeds detach from the plant and catch a ride on the wind?

• To travel to new places for growing

• To stay close to the parent plant

• To avoid being eaten by animals

• To get more sunlight

What does it mean when a tree is called "evergreen"?

• It loses its leaves in winter.

• Its leaves or needles stay green year-round.

• It only grows in the summer.

• It produces flowers every month.