pg. 290-291Plant Structure and Function Quiz

What is the main function of roots in a plant?

• To make food for the plant

• To hold up leaves and flowers

• To take in water and nutrients

• To produce seeds

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Which part of the plant is responsible for holding up leaves and flowers?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

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What is a structure in the context of plants?

• A type of soil

• A part of something that helps it survive

• A type of plant

• A kind of flower

Why might roots grow deep into the soil?

• To find sunlight

• To find water far underground

• To avoid insects

• To produce flowers

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What is the function of leaves in a plant?

• To anchor the plant in the soil

• To make food for the plant

• To hold up the plant

• To absorb water

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What is the purpose of a plant's stem?

• To produce seeds

• To connect other plant parts to each other

• To absorb sunlight

• To store food

What are "air roots"?

• Roots that grow in the air

• Roots that never reach the ground

• Roots that are underground

• Roots that are used for climbing

How do large leaves benefit a plant?

• They help the plant float

• They take in more sunlight

• They produce seeds

• They store water

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What is the strongest kind of plant stem?

• Soft stems

• Woody trunk and branches of a tree

• Thin stems

• Air roots

Why do plants with large leaves tend to grow in warm, wet places?

• Because they need less water

• Because they can soak up as much water as the leaves need

• Because they grow faster

• Because they produce more seeds

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