Flower Pollination Quiz

According to Tony Avent, how does the shape of a flower affect its pollination?

• The color of the flower determines which pollinator it attracts.

• The scent of the flower is the only factor that attracts pollinators.

• The shape of the flower determines which pollinator it attracts.

• The size of the flower is the most important factor for attracting pollinators.

What is a characteristic feature of the columbine flower that helps in attracting specific pollinators?

• Its bright colors attract a wide variety of insects.

• The spur length of the flower determines which pollinator it attracts.

• It has a strong scent that attracts nocturnal animals.

• It produces a large amount of nectar to attract birds.

Which type of plants have evolved to attract long-tongued bird species like hummingbirds?

• Plants with large, brightly colored petals.

• Tubular plants.

• Plants with a strong, sweet scent.

• Plants that mimic the appearance of other insects.

What strategy do Jack-in-the-pulpit plants use to trap insects for pollination?

• They produce a sweet scent to lure insects into their flowers.

• They have brightly colored petals to attract insects.

• They use a false fungus odor to attract fungus gnats.

• They mimic the appearance of other plants to deceive insects.

What is the common name of the plant Buddleia, and which pollinators does it attract?

• Commonly known as sunflower, it attracts bees.

• Commonly known as rose, it attracts beetles.

• Commonly known as butterfly bush, it attracts butterflies.

• Commonly known as daisy, it attracts a variety of insects.

What is the purpose of the unpleasant odors produced by some flowers?

• To repel all insects and animals from the flower.

• To attract specific pollinators that are attracted to such odors.

• To signal to gardeners that the flower is diseased.

• To compete with other flowers for sunlight.