Life Science Review

Vivian has been growing the plant shown in her classroom. What is the role of the plant part labeled number 1?

• to take in water and nutrients

• to help protect the plant

• to take in energy from the Sun

• to help the plant reproduce

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During a school gardening project, Nova asked which of the following plants does NOT produce some kind of seed?

• pine tree

• oak tree

• fern

• sunflower

During a school science project, Nova and Andres observed that the roots of a plant in their experiment grew downward. Which of the following is true of plant roots?

• They die without sunlight

• They survive only in sandy soil

• They grow downward because of sunlight

• They grow downward because of gravity

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Which of the plants described below will most likely be able to produce its own food?

• Plant A, owned by Nova, is kept in a dark room and not watered.

• Plant B, owned by Aiden, is kept in a jar by a window and not watered.

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During a field trip to Florida's coastal waters, Anthony and Noah observed various marine animals. Among them was a clam. They noted that although a clam is not an arthropod, it shares one characteristic with all arthropods. Which of the following characteristics does it share with arthropods?

• It has no backbone.

• It lives in the ocean.

Leila is preparing a presentation about the environmental changes observed during the autumn season in the northern United States. Which statement should Leila include in her presentation?

• Trees go dormant.

• Fruit ripens on trees.

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During a school garden project, Giana noticed a flower on a plant. Which best describes the role of this flower on the plant?

• The flower helps the plant breathe.

• The flower helps the plant get food.

• The flower helps the plant reproduce.

• The flower helps the plant grow quicker.

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During a nature walk, Giana learned that some plants reproduce with spores rather than seeds. Which of the following plants use spores instead of seeds to reproduce?

• maple tree

• moss

• rose bush

• sunflower

Erion set a plant on the windowsill. The second picture shows what it looked like three days later. Which concept best describes the pictures shown?

• Plants grow toward light.

• Plants need water to grow.

• Plants make their own food with sunlight.

• Plants need soil, water, and sunlight to grow.

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During a school science project, Alison and Ryder are discussing what plants need to make their own food. Which of the following best describes what plants need to make their own food?

• a plant uses soil, sunlight and oxygen

• a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and water

• a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and oxygen

• a plant uses soil, sunlight and water

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