Retest Plant Structures and Traits Quiz

Which part of a plant helps it take in water from the soil?

• Flower

• Root

• Leaf

• Stem

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

• A dog learning to sit

• A cat’s fur color

• A bird building a nest

• A fish swimming to the top of the tank to get food

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Why do some desert plants have waxy leaves?

• To attract insects

• To keep water from escaping

• To help them grow taller

• To make their leaves taste better

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Which of the following is an acquired trait?

• A person’s eye color

• A dog’s ability to roll over when a human commands it

• The shape of a bird’s beak

• The number of legs on a spider

What is the main function of deep roots in plants?

• To help the plant climb

• To store sunlight

• To reach water deep in the soil

• To attract pollinators

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Which trait is inherited and not acquired?

• Learning to ride a bike

• Having brown eyes

• Speaking a language

• Playing the piano

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How do waxy leaves help a cactus survive in the desert?

• They help the cactus grow faster

• They keep animals away

• They reduce water loss

• They make the cactus look shiny

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Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait in humans?

• Freckles

• Hair color

• Ability to read

• Dimples

What structure helps a plant make its own food?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Flowers

• Seeds

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Which of these is an inherited trait in plants?

• The color of the flower

• The number of leaves lost in a storm

• The height after being trimmed

• The direction a branch grows after being bent

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