Plant Life Cycle

What protects the seed from the outside?

• Seed coat

• Nutrient layer

• Root system

• Fruit peel

What is the tiny baby plant inside a seed called?

• pollen

• seedling

• cotyledon

• embryo

What does it mean when a seed is dormant?

• A dormant seed is actively growing and thriving.

• A dormant seed is inactive and not growing, waiting for favorable conditions to germinate.

• A dormant seed is dead and cannot germinate.

• A dormant seed requires constant moisture to grow.

What do tiny hairs on the roots do?

• They store energy for the plant.

• They help in photosynthesis.

• They provide structural support to the plant.

• They help absorb water and nutrients.

What is the young plant called after germination?

• root

• bud

• sprout

• seedling

What do plants need to survive and grow?

• Temperature and humidity

• Sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and nutrients.

• Only soil and air

• Fertilizer and pesticides

What process helps the seedling grow into a mature plant?

• Pollination

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

What parts does a mature plant have?

• Roots, stems, and bark

• Only flowers and fruits

• Leaves and seeds only

• Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

What happens when a flowering plant becomes mature?

• The plant only grows taller.

• The plant produces only roots.

• The plant loses its leaves.

• The plant produces flowers and seeds.

What is the role of sunlight in a plant's growth?

• Sunlight has no effect on plant growth.

• Sunlight is primarily used for water absorption.

• Sunlight cools the plant, preventing overheating.

• Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, enabling plant growth.