Why is Arabidopsis considered important for space colonization?

Plant Research for Space Exploration

Interactive Video
•
Biology
•
9th - 10th Grade
•
Hard

Patricia Brown
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a rare plant found only in space.
It can grow without any light.
It helps understand plant behavior in extreme conditions.
It produces oxygen more efficiently than other plants.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of Dr. Paul and Dr. Ferl's research?
Increasing plant growth speed.
Creating artificial environments for plants.
Studying plant gene expression under stress.
Developing new plant species for space.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using parabolic flights in plant research?
To expose plants to high temperatures.
To simulate the weightlessness of space.
To increase plant growth rate.
To test plant resistance to radiation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do plants typically respond to changes in their environment?
By producing more seeds.
By moving to a new location.
By changing their color.
By altering their metabolic processes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was observed about Arabidopsis roots grown in space?
They stopped growing completely.
They grew towards the light.
They grew in random directions.
They grew faster than on Earth.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant change was noted in Arabidopsis during spaceflight?
Production of new flowers.
Change in 480 genes.
Increase in leaf size.
Decrease in root length.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential benefit of this plant research for Earth?
Creating new plant species.
Improving farming in extreme conditions.
Reducing the need for sunlight.
Developing faster-growing plants.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
11 questions
Root Growth and Climate Adaptation

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Herbarium and Plant Research Insights

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Biosphere 2 Research and Variables

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Plant Intelligence and Behavior Concepts

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Emotional Challenges and Scientific Research

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Space Agriculture and Plant Growth

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
8 questions
Understanding Plant Barcoding and Ecosystems

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Plant Growth in Moon Regolith

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade