Giant Sequoia & Plants

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Anthocyanin

• Xanthophyll

Giant sequoia trees are known for their incredible size. What is one key factor that contributes to their massive growth?

• High oxygen levels

• Abundant rainfall

• Frequent forest fires

• Dense soil nutrients

During which stage of germination does the seed coat break open?

• Imbibition

• Radicle emergence

• Shoot emergence

• Leaf development

Which of the following is NOT a plant adaptation?

• Thorns on a cactus

• Brightly colored flowers

• Gills in aquatic plants

• Waxy leaves on desert plants

What is the main purpose of respiration in plants?

• To produce oxygen

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To release energy from glucose

• To capture sunlight

What is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

What adaptation allows giant sequoia trees to survive forest fires?

• Fire-resistant bark

• Ability to absorb large amounts of water

• Rapid growth after a fire

• Deep root systems

Which process occurs first in the germination of a seed?

• Photosynthesis

• Imbibition

• Flowering

• Leaf development

How do plants primarily adapt to low water availability?

• By growing larger leaves

• By developing deeper root systems

• By increasing their rate of photosynthesis

• By closing their stomata

In which part of the plant does most photosynthesis occur?

• Roots

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers