Exploring the World of Plants

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight called?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Germination

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Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

• Leaf

• Stem

• Root

• Flower

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Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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What is the main function of the plant’s stem?

• Absorb sunlight

• Support and transport

• Produce seeds

• Store water

Which structure in a plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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What is the term for the loss of water vapor from the leaves of plants?

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Germination

• Fermentation

Which of the following is NOT a function of plant roots?

• Absorbing water

• Anchoring the plant

• Producing flowers

• Storing nutrients

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Which part of the plant is involved in reproduction?

• Leaf

• Cone

• Root

• Stem

A plant is growing towards a light source to complete more photosynthesis. What is this behavior called?

• Phototropism

• Hydrotropism

• Geotropism

• Thigmotropism

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Why do plants need both sunlight and water to survive?

• Sunlight is used for respiration, water for reproduction

• Sunlight is used for photosynthesis, water is needed for nutrient transport

• Sunlight is used for transpiration, water for photosynthesis

• Sunlight is used for pollination, water for seed dispersal

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