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Team Science: All about Producers!

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What plant structure is number 1?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

flower

e)

seed

2.

What plant structure is number 2?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

flower

e)

seed

3.

What plant structure is number 3?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

flower

e)

seed

4.

What plant structure is number 4?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

flower

e)

seed

5.

What plant structure is number 5?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

flower

e)

seed

6.

What is the job of the roots?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant and take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

7.

What is the job of the seeds?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant and take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

8.

What is the job of the stem?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant and take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

9.

What is the job of the leaves?

a)

to make seeds for the plant

b)

to make food for the plant using the sun's light, and to take in air

c)

to help the flower reproduce

d)

to support the plant and help deliver food, minerals, and water to other parts of the plant

e)

to anchor the plant in place, soak in water, and store food for the plant

10.

Pine needles are long, thin, rounded and green. They serve two main functions for a Pine Tree. Which of the following is NOT a function of a pine needle?

a)

food production

b)

releasing oxygen

c)

photosynthesis

d)

Water collection

11.

Many flower have sweet scents. However, some flowers have the scent of rotting meat. What is MOST likely the reason for this putrid smell?

a)

to keep humans away

b)

to attract pollinator who eat rotting meat

c)

to be a rebel

d)

it's by accident and hurts the flower

12.

We have all seen bees fly around flowers. When a bee drinks nectar from one flower they sometimes brush up against the stamen. When they go to another flower, they can drop some pollen on the pistil. What process are the bees helping with?

a)

pollination

b)

germination

c)

fertilization

d)

seed dispersal

13.

These are the female parts of a flower

a)

stamen and pistil

b)

stamen and pollen

c)

pistil and pollen

d)

pistil, ovary, and egg

14.

These are the male parts of the flower

a)

stamen and pistil

b)

stamen and pollen

c)

pistil and pollen

d)

pistil, ovary, and egg

15.

In which part of the flower does fertilization take place? Be specific.

a)

the stamen

b)

the pistil

c)

the ovary

d)

the petals

16.

The primary function of these parts of the flower is

a)

reproduction

b)

photosynthesis

c)

germination

d)

metamorphosis

17.

The petals job is not only to protect the reproductive parts of the plant, but also to

a)

keep wind away from the stamen

b)

attract pollinators with their colors

c)

absorb sunlight

d)

fall off and become food for bugs

18.

Imagine we've studied the life cycle of an orange tree. What is most likely the way fruit seeds like the ones found in oranges are dispersed?

a)

blow in the wind

b)

float in the water

c)

stick to animal fur

d)

eaten by animals and then released

19.

Which of the following best describes germination?

a)

pollen being carried from the stamen of one flower to the pistil of another

b)

seeds being carried from one place to another

c)

a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to form a seed

d)

a seed sprouting roots and leaves as it begins to grow

20.

Which of the following needs to be fertilized before it can become a seed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

Which of the following lists the processes in the order they need to occur, even though there is no start and no end.

a)

pollination, fertilization, (seed dispersal), germination

b)

fertilization, pollination, (seed dispersal), germination

c)

germination, fertilization, pollination, (seed dispersal)

d)

germination, (seed dispersal), pollination, fertilization

22.

Non-flowering plants use lightweight tiny structures to reproduce. Ferns and mosses are non-flowering. What structure do ferns use to reproduce?

a)

Seeds

b)

Pollen

c)

Ovules

d)

Spores

23.

Non-flowering plants use lightweight tiny structures to reproduce. Ferns and mosses are non-flowering. What structure do flowering plants use to reproduce?

a)

Seeds

b)

Petals

c)

Leaves

d)

Spores

24.
Oxygen and sugar are the products of
a)
reproduction
b)
respiration
c)
photosynthesis
d)
transpiration
25.
What do plants take in through their roots?
a)
light and heat
b)
water and nutrients
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen
26.

Where does photosynthesis take place?

a)

Roots

b)

Stem

c)

chloroplast inside of leaves

d)

flower

27.
Why is photosynthesis important for plants?
a)
It collects sunlight which is used to make food for plants
b)
It gets rid of plant waste products
c)
It changes plant sugar into stronger chemicals
d)
It helps attract insects to flowers
28.
 What does H2O represent?
a)
hydrogen
b)
water
c)
oxygen
d)
carbon dioxide
29.
What does CO2 represent?
a)
carbon
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
water
d)
glucose
30.
What does O2 represent?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
water
c)
chlorophyll
d)
oxygen
31.
Which part of the plant uses the sun's energy to make food?
a)
roots
b)
stems
c)
leaves
d)
flowers
32.
In the process of photosynthesis, green plants use energy from sunlight to make which product?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
sugar
c)
water
d)
chlorophyll
33.

Heat stimulates new plant growth. However, Florida is set to experience a very harsh and frigid winter this year. How will the fallen apples of a local apple orchard respond to these harsh conditions?

a)

The seeds inside the apple will shrivel up and never sprout

b)

The seeds inside the apple will sprout, but only grow shoots

c)

The seeds inside the apple will sprout when the weather becomes warmer

d)

The spores inside the apple will sprout when the weather becomes warmer

34.

Plants play a critical role in most ecosystems. Which BEST describes how plants move energy (ultimately from the sun), through ecosystems?

a)

Plants create building materials that serve as shelter for organisms

b)

Plants release oxygen that organisms use as food

c)

Plants create carbon dioxide for other organisms

d)

Plants change sunlight into food that other organisms can eat

35.

Plants compete for many different resources including water and sunlight. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is MOST likely to help the plant be successful in competing for water?

a)

A broad, deep root system

b)

Colorful flowers

c)

A tall stem/trunk

d)

The ability to produce fruit with seeds

36.

Dante is taking a walk through his neighborhood. He stops to smell the flowers as he passes on his walk. He notices that some of the flowers have very strong fragrances, while others have almost no smell at all. Why are some flowers fragrant, while others have no scent at all?

a)

Some flowers smell bad so people won't pick them

b)

Some flowers use their smell to attract pollinators

c)

Some flowers lack enough water to create strong smells

d)

Some flowers smell good so that people will grow them

37.

Where does all energy in our world ULTIMATELY come from?

a)

the moon

b)

producers

c)

the sun

d)

people

38.

Where does all USABLE food energy come from?

a)

the moon

b)

the sun

c)

producers/plants

d)

people

39.

Bean plant reproduce sexually. There is a multi-step process to this type of reproduction. Which process is the bean plant undergoing in this photo?

a)

pollination

b)

seed dispersal

c)

fertilization

d)

germination

40.

Many plants reproduce sexually. This is a multi-step process. In this photo, which process is this bee MOST LIKELY helping with?

a)

Pollination

b)

fertilization

c)

seed dispersal

d)

germination

41.

In this diagram, a bean plant is sprouting. Why does the stem of this bean plant grow upward?

a)

the stem is growing in response to gravity

b)

the stem is growing towards a source of light

c)

the stem is growing towards a source of nutrients

d)

the stem is growing away from a source of light

42.

In this diagram a bean seed is sprouting. How will the roots grow in response to the force of gravity?

a)

they will continue to grow upward towards the light

b)

they will not grow

c)

the roots will continue to grow downward

d)

the roots will grow upward, then downward

43.

An orange tree has many branches that contain many bright green leaves. This tree also produces a great deal of delicious oranges. What is the primary purpose of the trunk of the orange tree?

a)

Nutrient collection

b)

support

c)

water absorption

d)

reproduction

44.

The process of photosynthesis is what plants use to change light energy into usable food energy. Where does the light that MOST plants use for photosynthesis come from?

a)

nuclear power

b)

electric lights

c)

the sun

d)

earth

45.

Which of the following processes is MOST directly dependent on photosynthesis?

a)

raising roosters

b)

reproducing small animals in a lab

c)

growing apples

d)

burning fossil fuels

46.

Marco's father installed a large wooden picnic table in the backyard. After one week the grass under the picnic table started to turn brown. The grass around the picnic table continued to grow. Which of the following BEST explains the reason the grass surrounding the picnic table grew, while the grass under the picnic table turned brown?

a)

The grass under the picnic table was getting enough energy from the sun

b)

The grass surrounding the picnic table was getting enough oxygen

c)

The grass surrounding the picnic table was getting enough energy from the sun

d)

The grass under the picnic table was not getting enough carbon dioxide

47.

In the picture shown, the "pit" of the avocado can BEST be described as...

a)

a fruit

b)

a seed

c)

a spore

d)

a flower

48.

In the picture shown, the green flesh surrounding the "pit" of the avocado can BEST be described as...

a)

a seed

b)

a spore

c)

a fruit

d)

a flower

49.

Josue performed an experiment to find out how well mold grows on different kinds of bread. he left out a piece of white bread, rye bread, and pumpernickel on a lab table in his science room. Each day he observed mold growing on the different samples. Josue recorded his data by writing down his observations. His data showed that the rye and pumpernickel bread were nearly covered in mold after one week. Kelvin decided to repeat Josue's experiment. His data showed that after two weeks, there was no mold on any sample. Which of the following should Kelvin do first?

a)

research mold on the internet

b)

assume he was a better scientist and write a paper on his findings

c)

repeat his experiment as many times as needed to get the same results

d)

review the records of both experiments to see whether they used the same procedures

50.

Lupita observed how a species of frogs laid eggs. Which of her observations are personal opinions? Check all that apply:

a)

adult frogs sometimes jump onto lilly pads before they lay eggs

b)

adult frogs are more willing to lay eggs near other frogs that are the same color

c)

adult frogs lay eggs underwater

d)

adult frogs curl into awkward positions when they lay eggs

51.

What are the needs of plants?

a)

Air

b)

Sunlight

c)

Water

d)

Soil

e)

All of the Above

52.

When the seed gets the proper amount of sunlight, air, and water the seed is going through _________________.

a)

pollen

b)

watering

c)

germination

d)

metamorphosis

53.

Seeds can move from one place to another by

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

animals

d)

wind, water, and animals

54.

This part of the plant holds the plant in the ground and gets water and nutrients from the soil.

a)

stem

b)

leaves

c)

flower

d)

roots

55.

This part of the plant produces seeds and creates pollen.

a)

roots

b)

flower

c)

stem

d)

leaves

56.

What is it called when seeds move from one place to another?

a)

germination

b)

seed dispersal

c)

life cycle

d)

seedling

57.

The ___________ absorb sunlight to help make food for the plant.

a)

seed

b)

stem

c)

roots

d)

leaves

58.

The _________ helps hold the plant up and carries water and nutrients to the rest of the plant from the roots.

a)

leaves

b)

roots

c)

stem

d)

seed

59.

Plants are __________

a)

non-living

b)

living

60.
Oxygen and sugar are the products of
a)
reproduction
b)
respiration
c)
photosynthesis
d)
transpiration