Unit 1 - Science Quiz (Grade 2)

Which part of the plant grows underground and takes in water?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stem

• Flower

What does a plant need to grow?

• Sunlight, water, and air

• Rocks and sand

• Toys and food

• Clouds and rainbows

Which part of the plant makes food using sunlight?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stem

• Seeds

Which part of the plant keeps it upright and carries water to the leaves?

• Stem

• Flower

• Seed

• Root

What does a plant need to make its own food?

• Only water

• Sunlight and water

• Air, sunlight, and water

• Soil and rocks

What is an adaptation?

• A way for plants to remain unchanged

• A way plants change to survive in different environments

• A type of seed

• A new type of plant

What helps a cacti survive in the desert?

• Large, soft leaves

• Flowers with seeds

• Thorns for protection and water storage

• Roots that float in the air

Which type of plant can grow in a swamp?

• Plants that need a lot of water

• Plants that need very little water

• Only plants

• Plants that grow in dry soil

How does water move from the roots to the leaves of a plant?

• Through seeds

• Through flowers

• Through the stem

• Through the soil

What do seeds need to grow into plants?

• Only air

• Water, sunlight, and soil

• Stones and sand

• Only flowers