Plants

What is the function of leaves in plants?

• to carry out photosynthesis

• to anchor the plant to the ground

• to transport water and nutrients

• to attract insects for pollination

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the function of the vascular tissue in plants?

• to carry out photosynthesis

• to anchor the plant to the ground

• to transport water and nutrients

• to attract insects and pollination

Which kind of plant does not develop a true stem?

• flowering plant

• moss

• evergreen plant

• fern

What are GYMNOSPERMS?

• flowering plants that produce seeds

• sori-producing plants

• non-flowering plants that produce seeds

• mildew-producing plants

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

• Pollination

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily take place?

• Stem

• Roots

• Leaves

• Flowers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

How does photosynthesis benefit a plant?

• It helps the plant to grow by producing food

• It allows the plant to move to find sunlight

• It protects the plant from predators

• It helps the plant reproduce

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which 2​ phrases belong in the TAPROOT circle?​

• Stores Nutrients

• Drought Resistant

• Absorbs Water

• Absorbs Nutrients

• Protects Soil

• Anchors Plants

A pine tree and a hemlock both maintain their needles all year. To which group of plants do hemlock trees belong?

• deciduous

• spore forming

• evergreen

• flower producing