Pre assessment on Plants and biodiversity

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Biodiversity

• Biomass

• Biome

• Biosphere

Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

• Habitat conservation efforts

• Climate change

• Controlled burns

• Sustainable agriculture practices

Which of the following is an example of a non-vascular plant?

• Fern

• Moss

• Pine tree

• Sunflower

What is the process by which plants exchange gases with the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Diffusion

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation that helps plants survive in a desert environment?

• Large leaves for increased photosynthesis

• Shallow root systems to access water deep in the soil

• Thick waxy cuticles to reduce water loss

• Rapid growth rate to outcompete other plants for resources

Which of the following is not a primary function of plants in an ecosystem?

• Providing oxygen

• Absorbing carbon dioxide

• Providing habitat for animals

• Absorbing nitrogen

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

• A species that is native to a specific ecosystem

• A species that has a beneficial impact on the ecosystem

• A species that outcompetes native species and disrupts the ecosystem

• A species that is endangered and protected by law

What is the role of fungi in the ecosystem?

• Primary producers

• Decomposers

• Pollinators

• Herbivores

Which of the following is not a characteristic of angiosperms?

• They produce seeds enclosed within a fruit

• They rely on wind for pollination

• They are flowering plants

• They are typically monocots or dicots

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

• To produce oxygen

• To convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen

• To convert glucose into carbon dioxide and water

• To produce energy for cellular respiration