Life Cycle of a Plant

What does it mean to germinate?

• To begin to grow or sprout.

• To wither and die.

• To remain dormant and inactive.

• To be harvested and collected.

What is the role of soil in plant growth?

• Soil provides nutrients and support for the plant.

• Soil absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

• Soil acts as a barrier against pests and diseases.

• Soil regulates the temperature of the plant.

What do roots do for a plant?

• Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

• Roots help in photosynthesis by capturing sunlight.

• Roots store energy for the plant during winter.

• Roots produce flowers and fruits for reproduction.

What happens during the germination process?

• The seed absorbs water and begins to sprout.

• The seed remains dormant and does not change.

• The seed turns into a fruit immediately.

• The seed is eaten by animals before it can sprout.

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

• A method of plant reproduction.

• The way animals breathe.

• A technique for soil fertilization.

What is a bud?

• A young flower that has not yet opened.

• A type of tree bark.

• A fully bloomed flower.

• A seed that has just germinated.

How do plants reproduce?

• By producing seeds or spores.

• By budding off new plants.

• By cloning themselves through roots.

• By pollination alone.

What do plants use sunlight for?

• To make food through a process called photosynthesis.

• To absorb nutrients from the soil.

• To produce oxygen during respiration.

• To grow taller and stronger.

What is a seed coat?

• The outer protective layer of a seed.

• A type of plant food.

• The inner part of a seed that contains the embryo.

• A layer of soil that supports seed growth.

What stage of the plant life cycle is a sprout?

• A sprout is the early stage of a plant's growth.

• A sprout is the flowering stage of a plant's life cycle.

• A sprout is the seed stage of a plant's life cycle.

• A sprout is the fruiting stage of a plant's life cycle.