Plant Adaptation Quiz

What is germination?

• The process of growing roots only

• When a seed begins to grow

• When a plant dies

• A plant making flowers

Which part of the plant comes out first during germination?

• Stem

• Flower

• Root

• Leaf

What do seeds need to germinate?

• Light and wind

• Heat and soil only

• Water, warmth, and air

• Rocks and water

What is dormancy?

• A time when plants grow quickly

• When seeds stop growing temporarily

• A type of seed

• The process of making food

What triggers seeds to end dormancy?

• Rain and sunlight

• Loud noises

• Wind

• Cold weather

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Which of these is a plant adaptation to survive in deserts?

• Large leaves

• Bright flowers

• Thick stems to store water

• Thin roots

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Why do cactus plants have spines instead of leaves?

• To grow tall

• To attract insects

• To reduce water loss

• To photosynthesize

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Which of these plants is adapted to cold environments?

• Palm tree

• Cactus

• Pine tree

• Fern

A plant bends toward light. What is this response called?

• Germination

• Phototropism

• Dormancy

• Respiration

Which part of the plant senses gravity and helps roots grow downward?

• Stem

• Leaf

• Root cap

• Flower