Plants Review

There are _____________ main parts to a plant.

• 5

• 4

• 6

Answer explanation

There are 5 main parts to a plant: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Each part plays a crucial role in the plant's growth and reproduction, making 5 the correct answer.

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Which of the following helps to get water to the plant?

• fruit

• roots

• flowers

Answer explanation

Roots are the part of the plant that absorb water and nutrients from the soil, making them essential for getting water to the plant. Fruits and flowers do not play this role.

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

NGSS.5-LS2-1

Which of the following helps new plants to grow?

• stems

• leaves

• fruit

Answer explanation

Fruit helps new plants to grow by containing seeds, which can germinate and develop into new plants. Stems and leaves are important for the plant's structure and photosynthesis, but fruit is essential for reproduction.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The _________ holds the plant up straight above ground. It also carries water and food throughout the plant. It is the delivery system and backbone of the plant.

• roots

• stem

• leaves

Answer explanation

The stem supports the plant, keeping it upright and above ground. It also functions as the delivery system for water and nutrients, making it the backbone of the plant, unlike roots which anchor it and leaves which perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

_____________ anchor the plant in the soil. They bring the plant water and nutrients from the soil.

• roots

• stems

• leaves

Answer explanation

Roots anchor the plant in the soil and are essential for absorbing water and nutrients, making them the correct choice for this question.

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

The _____________ are on the ends of the stems. This is where plants make most of their food.

• stems

• leaves

• roots

Answer explanation

The leaves are located at the ends of the stems and are crucial for photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into food. This makes leaves the correct answer, as they are the primary sites for food production in plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Plants need air, water, and ________________ to make food.

• sunlight

• food

• seeds

Answer explanation

Plants need air, water, and sunlight to perform photosynthesis, which is how they make food. Sunlight provides the energy required for this process, making it essential for plant growth and food production.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

___________grow on the ends of the stems. They are the most colorful parts of the plant.

• seeds

• roots

• flowers

Answer explanation

Flowers grow on the ends of the stems and are known for their vibrant colors, making them the most colorful parts of the plant. Seeds and roots do not have this characteristic.

Flowers help to attract _____________.

• flowers

• pollinators

• seeds

Answer explanation

Flowers help to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which are essential for the process of pollination. This process allows plants to reproduce and produce seeds, making 'pollinators' the correct choice.

After flowers are pollinated, they make seeds and __________.

• stems

• leaves

• fruit

Answer explanation

After pollination, flowers develop seeds, which are often enclosed in fruit. This process helps in the dispersal of seeds, making 'fruit' the correct answer, as stems and leaves do not directly result from pollination.