Plant Classification and Characteristics Quiz

Which characteristic is common to all plant groups listed in the table?

• Have shallow roots

• Found in all areas

• Reproduce using spores

• Have proper roots

Which plant group has needle-shaped leaves and can transport water?

• Mosses

• Conifers

• Ferns

• Flowering plants

Why might leaves be a useful characteristic for sorting plants into groups?

• Leaves are the same in all plants

• Leaves have different shapes and sizes

• Leaves are not visible

• Leaves do not affect plant classification

What question can we ask to sort the plants into the following group on the model below?

• What type of roots do the plants have?

• Do the plants produce seeds?

• What color are the plants?

• How tall do the plants grow?

Which group can you break down into an even smaller group based on the characteristics in the table above? (ferns and mosses OR conifers and flowering plants)

• Ferns and mosses

• Conifers and flowering plants

• Mosses and conifers

• Ferns and flowering plants