WorksheetsRoots & Stems
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Plant with 1 seed leaf in the seedling stage.
a)
dicot
b)
xylem
c)
monocot
d)
root cap
2.
The image represents what part of the stem.
a)
internode
b)
node
c)
terminal bud
d)
lenticel
3.
Thin layer of tissue; where new cells are formed.
a)
bulbs
b)
node
c)
cambium
d)
leaf scar
4.
Where new leaves or other stems are attached.
a)
node
b)
stolon
c)
stem
d)
tuber
5.
Moves food from the leaves down to the other parts of the plant.
a)
phloem
b)
pith
c)
cambium
d)
stolon
6.
The vegetative part of the plant that is not seen. Makes up 1/2 of the entire plant.
a)
Bulbs
b)
Stems
c)
Roots
d)
Monocot
7.
Plant with 2 seed leaves at the seedling stage.
a)
dicot
b)
monocot
c)
primary root
d)
root
8.
The image is an example of a ___________________.
a)
rhizome
b)
stolon
c)
runner
d)
tuber
9.
Arise from germinating seeds or from other stems.
a)
roots
b)
dicot
c)
stems
d)
xylem
10.
Easiest root system to transplant (grasses).
a)
dicot
b)
fibrous root
c)
tap root
d)
monocot
11.
The image is an example of a __________________.
a)
corm
b)
bulb
c)
stolon
d)
tuber
12.
Which is NOT as function of the stem?
a)
Transports water and nutrients
b)
Supports the plant
c)
Absorbs water from soil
d)
Stores food
13.
Several layers of cells, protects the roots as it grows through the soil.
a)
tap root
b)
primary root
c)
fibrous root
d)
root cap
14.
Root system that has a primary root that grows down with secondary roots forming (pine trees).
a)
tap root
b)
fibrous root
c)
root hair
d)
root cap
15.
Runners that are ABOVE ground stems that grow horizontally (strawberries)
a)
stolons
b)
bulbs
c)
internode
d)
corms
16.
Enlarged portions of an underground stem (potato).
a)
stolon
b)
corm
c)
bulb
d)
tuber
17.
Which is NOT a function of the roots?
a)
Store food and water
b)
Anchor and support
c)
Absorbs water
d)
manufactures food
18.
Structures that absorb great amounts of water.
a)
tap root
b)
root hairs
c)
root cap
d)
stem
19.
Corn plants are an example of a ______________________.
a)
dicot
b)
primary root
c)
monocot
d)
tuber
20.
Examine the diagram, how old is this tree?
a)
6
b)
7
c)
5
d)
4
21.
Transports water and nutrients up from the roots to the rest of the plant.
a)
xylem
b)
phloem
c)
root cap
d)
root hair
22.
The image is an example of a _____________________.
a)
corm
b)
rhizome
c)
runner
d)
bulb
23.
Shortened underground stems that are enclosed in fleshy leaves (onions).
a)
rhizomes
b)
node
c)
bulbs
d)
tuber
24.
How many growth rings (layers of xylem) should a 3 year old tree have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
5
d)
6
25.
UNDERGROUND runners that grow horizontally (ferns, iris, asparagus).
a)
stolons
b)
tubers
c)
corms
d)
rhizomes
26.
Globe shaped , fleshy underground stems (gladiolus).
a)
pith
b)
corms
c)
bulbs
d)
stolon
27.
The image is an example of what type of root system?
a)
primary
b)
fibrous
c)
tap
d)
grassy
28.
The cambium is a thin layer of tissue where new ______________ are formed.
a)
nodes
b)
bulbs
c)
cells
d)
stems
29.
The image represents an example of a ________________________.
a)
dicot
b)
monocot
c)
tree
d)
cambium
30.
This structure sometimes forms the main trunk of the tree.
a)
bud scale
b)
lenticel
c)
root hair
d)
terminal bud
31.
Tiny pores that allow for gas exchange.
a)
lenticel
b)
bud scar
c)
xylem
d)
pith
32.
Bean plants are an example of a ________________.
a)
monocot
b)
tree
c)
dicot
d)
secondary root
33.
The image is an example of what type of root system?
a)
fibrous
b)
secondary
c)
tap
d)
rhizome
34.
The image represents an example of a __________________.
a)
dicot
b)
monocot
c)
internode
d)
axillary bud
35.
Stores food and water, center portion of the stem.
a)
phloem
b)
pith
c)
node
d)
tuber
36.
The first to emerge from the seed.
a)
primary root
b)
secondary root
c)
tap root
d)
root hair
37.
Examine the image, how many growth rings does this plant have?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
38.
Will produce a new leaf or stem.
a)
node
b)
axillary bud
c)
cambium
d)
pith
39.
The image is an example of a ________________.
a)
corm
b)
bulb
c)
tuber
d)
stolon
40.
What part of the stem turns into a side branch with leaves?
a)
terminal bud
b)
axillary bud
c)
node
d)
internode
41.
What number is the axillary bud?
a)
Nummer 1
b)
Nummer 3
c)
Nummer 4
42.
Select ALL functions of the stem.
a)
Transports materials between roots and leaves.
b)
Supports the plant.
c)
Produces pollen.
d)
Some plants store food in it.
e)
Helps prevent landslides.
43.
In woody stem, vascular tissue is arranged in...
a)
... tube-like bundles.
b)
... rings.
c)
... separate rows.
d)
... branching pattern.
44.
What type of root has many thin roots?
a)
fibrous roots
b)
creeping roots
c)
water roots
45.
What type of root reaches deep into the soil to obtain water and nutrients?
a)
creeping roots
b)
fibrous roots
c)
taproots
46.
Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?
a)
Absorb water & minerals
b)
Anchor & support the plant
c)
Store food for the plant
d)
Increase the length of stems
47.
The tip of the root is called the
a)
root force
b)
root guard
c)
root shield
d)
root cap
48.
Transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant
a)
Xylem
b)
Phloem
c)
Vascular Bundle
d)
Cambium Layer
49.
Transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
a)
xylem
b)
Phloem
c)
Cambium Layer
d)
Vascular bundle
50.
Root system with no main root
a)
Tap
b)
Fibrous
c)
Adventitous
d)
Surface
51.
Tissues found on the outside of vascular bundles
a)
Phloem
b)
Tap root system
c)
Cambium
d)
Xylem
52.
Tissues found on the inside of the vascular bundle
a)
Xylem
b)
Phloem
c)
Cambium layer
d)
Tap
53.
The dye moved up the celery stem through vessels called
a)
Phloem
b)
Cambium layer
c)
Xylem
54.
Which part of the plant anchors the plant?
a)
Leaves
b)
Roots
c)
Stems
d)
Flowers
55.
Examine this seed. Would you expect it to produce a dicot or monocot plant?
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Cotyledon
56.
Identify the type of vascular bundles (inside look of stem) as a dicot or monocot.
a)
monocot
b)
dicot
c)
Neither
d)
Both
57.
_____________, ________________ and _____________ are all functions of the roots.
(a)
58.
Check all the of functions of the Stem.
a)
Transports Nutrients
b)
Supports the plant
c)
Storage for food
d)
Site of Photosynthesis
e)
Absorption of Nutrients
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