Plant Communication Quiz

What was the initial perception of plant communication among scientists?

• It was a popular research topic.

• It was considered a ludicrous idea.

• It was only studied in tropical regions.

• It was widely accepted and funded.

What did Suzanne Simmer use to prove plant communication in her experiments?

• A radioactive isotope of carbon and a Geiger counter

• A telescope and light filters

• A sound recorder and microphones

• A microscope and soil samples

Which trees were found to be in a two-way conversation in Simmer's experiment?

• Oak and Pine

• Paper Birch and Douglas Fir

• Western Cedar and Paper Birch

• Douglas Fir and Western Cedar

How do plants benefit from their relationship with micro-risal fungi?

• They gain protection from herbivores.

• They receive sunlight and warmth.

• They produce more flowers.

• They get water, nutrients, and communication aid.

What is a current scientific debate regarding plant communication?

• Whether plants can photosynthesize.

• If plant communication is similar to animal nervous systems.

• If plants can produce their own seeds.

• Whether plants can grow in deserts.