Roots and Pollination Quiz

What is the primary function of tap roots?

• To anchor tall plants and store energy

• To grow close to the surface and collect precipitation

• To create a reward for pollinators

• To support short-lived plants

Which type of plants typically have tap roots?

• Dicots

• Annual plants

• Monocots

• Grasses

What is a characteristic of fibrous roots?

• They grow deep into the ground

• They are only found in dicots

• They create a lot of surface area to collect precipitation

• They are thick and store energy

Which of the following is NOT a type of pollinator mentioned in the text?

• Wind

• Insects

• Reptiles

• Mammals

What is the main advantage of wind pollination?

• It guarantees pollination

• It requires less energy from the plant

• It attracts more pollinators

• It produces less pollen

Which of the following plants use wind pollination?

• Cacti

• Orchids

• Grains like wheat and maize

• Roses

How do bees contribute to pollination?

• By pollinating at night

• By creating nectar

• By transferring pollen that sticks to their bodies

• By eating the flowers

Why are flowers pollinated by bats usually white?

• Because bats are attracted to bright colors

• Because white flowers produce more nectar

• Because bats find flowers by scent, not sight

• Because white flowers are easier to maintain

What is a unique feature of hummingbird pollination?

• They do not consume nectar

• They pollinate at night

• Their beak shape matches the flower they feed on

• They only pollinate white flowers

Which of the following is true about monocots?

• They tend to be short-lived and do not grow tall

• They are usually perennial plants

• They store energy during dormancy

• They have tap roots