Plants Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a main category of plant classification?

• Angiosperms

• Gymnosperms

• Bryophytes

• Cnidarians

What adaptation allows cacti to survive in desert conditions?

• Large leaves

• Thick, waxy skin

• Deep root systems

• Ability to grow in low light

Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for water and nutrient absorption?

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Flowers

What is the process called by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a characteristic of monocots?

• Two seed leaves

• Parallel leaf veins

• Net-like leaf veins

• Woody stems

What is the main function of a plant's stem?

• Absorb sunlight

• Produce food

• Support the plant and transport nutrients

• Absorb water from the soil

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

• Roots

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What type of plant adaptation is seen in Venus Flytraps?

• Water storage

• Salt tolerance

• Carnivorous behavior

• Thorns and spines

Which of the following is NOT a function of the roots?

• Synthesis of food

• Anchoring the plant

• Absorbing water and nutrients

• Storing food

What is the term for the loss of water vapor from the parts of plants, especially leaves, through stomata?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4