Plant Structures and Functions Quiz

What is the function of a leaf in a plant?

• Absorbs water and minerals from the soil

• Captures sunlight and makes food

• Anchors the plant to the ground

• Carries water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant

What is the function of a root in a plant?

• Absorbs water and minerals from the soil

• Captures sunlight and makes food

• Anchors the plant to the ground

• Carries water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant

What is the process in which plants make food using water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight?

• Pollination

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Nutrient absorption

What is the function of a stem in a plant?

• Supports the plant and keeps it upright

• Absorbs water and minerals from the soil

• Captures sunlight and makes food

• Carries water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant

What is the transfer of pollen in flowers or cones called?

• Pollination

• Reproduction

• Nutrient absorption

• Photosynthesis

How do some seeds depend on water for dispersal?

• By spinning as the wind carries them away from the tree

• By being light in weight and floating in water

• By being eaten by animals and released in their droppings

• By sticking to people's clothes or animals' fur

What are some examples of seed dispersal by animals?

• Seeds being released in animals' droppings after being eaten

• Seeds being light in weight and floating in water

• Seeds being carried to a new location by people or animals

• Seeds spinning as the wind carries them away from the tree

What are some examples of seed dispersal by humans?

• Seeds spinning as the wind carries them away from the tree

• Seeds being light in weight and floating in water

• Seeds being released in animals' droppings after being eaten

• Seeds being carried to a new location by people or animals

What is the function of a flower in a plant?

• Carries water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant

• Absorbs water and minerals from the soil

• Attracts pollinators and produces seeds

• Captures sunlight and makes food

What is the function of a spore in some plants, such as mosses and ferns?

• Absorbs water and minerals from the soil

• Captures sunlight and makes food

• Attracts pollinators and produces seeds

• Can form a new plant