Parts of a Plant Review

What are the four main things plants need to stay alive and healthy?

• Sunlight, air, water, and nutrients

• Sunlight, soil, rocks, and nutrients

• Water, air, rocks, and sunlight

• Nutrients, soil, water, and rocks

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What is similar to food but does not provide energy for plants?

• Nutrients

• Water

• Sunlight

• Air

What do large plants like maple trees need a lot of compared to a plant like a daisy?

• Space

• Water

• Sunlight

• Nutrients

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What are the tiny hair-like structures on the tips of roots called?

• Root hairs

• Leaf hairs

• Stem hairs

• Flower hairs

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What do root hairs help the plant to do?

• Produce seeds

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Grow taller

• Change color

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What part of the plant are you eating when you eat a piece of celery?

• Leaf

• Root

• Stem

• Flower

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What is a tree trunk?

• A thin, flexible stem

• A thick, stem made of wood that supports the branches

• A root that stores water

• A leaf that absorbs sunlight

What allows a tree to grow tall?

• Its leaves

• Its strong and sturdy trunk

• Its flowers

• Its roots

What is the main function of underground stems in plants like potatoes?

• To absorb nutrients

• To store extra food

• To support the plant

• To produce seeds

How do cactus plants adapt to dry environments?

• By having deep roots

• By having thick, fleshy stems to hold water

• By growing tall

• By having large leaves

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