5th grade science Plants

What is the main function of the roots in a plant?

• Regulating temperature

• Providing shade to other plants

• Attracting pollinators

• Anchoring the plant, absorbing water and nutrients, and storing food.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Name the part of the plant responsible for absorbing sunlight.

• Flowers

• Stems

• Roots

• Leaves

Which type of plant does not have vascular tissues?

• Phloem plants

• Non-vascular plants

• Xylem plants

• Vascular plants

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

• Mitosis

• Chloroplast

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

How do plants adapt to dry environments?

• Plants develop deep root systems, reduce water loss through specialized leaves, and store water in their tissues.

• Plants increase water loss through specialized leaves

• Plants absorb more water through their leaves

• Plants reduce root growth to conserve water

Name a plant adaptation that helps in attracting pollinators.

• No nectar production

• Spiky leaves

• Colorful and fragrant flowers

• Bland and odorless flowers

What is the male reproductive part of a flower called?

• pistil

• stamen

• petal

• leaf

Which type of plant reproduction involves seeds?

• Seed germination

• Seed reproduction

• Seed pollination

• Seed dispersal

What is the purpose of the fruit in a plant?

• To serve as a source of water for the plant

• To attract birds for entertainment

• To provide shade for the plant

• To protect and disperse seeds for reproduction

Name a type of plant that reproduces through spores.

• Tulips

• Ferns

• Daisies

• Pine trees