Inspire Science Plant Structures

Which of the following is NOT a structure of a plant?

• root

• stem

• feet

• flower

What is the function of the leaf?

• To absorb water from the ground

• To absorb sunlight and make food

• To absorb nutrients from the soil

• To absorb pollen from pollinatros

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How does a cactus adapt to its environment? Select all that apply.

• It stores water in the stems

• It has waxy skin to help hold in water

• It only has one root

• It has spines to protect it from predators and provide shade for the plant

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Which part of the plant is responsible for transporting water and nutrients throughout the leaf?

• Leaf vein

• Leaf

• Root

• Root hair

Why would a plant have thick, waxy leaves?

• to move water up the plant

• to help store water

• to help it float

What is the purpose of wide leaves, such as the Maple leaves in the picture?

• to absorb lots of sunlight

• to provide food to eat

• to help hold water in

• to help it float

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Why are some plants carnivorous?

• There are no carnivorous plants

• They don't get enough nutrients from the soil

• Insects taste good

• The bugs they eat help pollinate the plant

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How can a vine adapt to get sunlight?

• It helps hold the tree up as it grows up the tree

• It reaches underground for more sunlight

• It can grow up a tree to reach sunlight

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation for plants to reproduce?

• Bright colors and strong scents attract pollinators

• Animals carry seed pods on their fur to new places

• Plants can use wind to spread their seeds

• Seeds travel underground and a new plant grows in a new place

How can thin leaves in grassland plants adapt for water?

• Their thin leaves allow less water to escape during dry periods

• They store water in their thin leaves during dry periods

• The thin leaves absorb extra sunlight

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