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Plant Test Review Individual Game

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of the pores called STOMATA on the leaves of plants?

a)

To allow water to exit through transpiration

b)

To absorb water during rainfall

c)

Gas exchange for photosynthesis

d)

To release pollen onto insects

2.

Flowers have two parts that are considered 'male' parts- which statement is true about these male parts?

a)

The stigma and style make up the STAMEN of the plant

b)

The stigma and style make up the CARPEL of the plant

c)

The anther and filament make up the STAMEN of the plant

d)

The anther and filament make up the CARPEL of the plant

3.

Which plant hormone facilitates plant growth by having cells go through the cell cycle and multiply?

a)

AUXIN

b)

GIBBERELLIN

c)

ETHYLENE

d)

CYTOKININS

4.

The root in the picture is an example of what type of root?

a)

FIBROUS ROOT

b)

TAPROOT

5.

The process by which water evaporates out of the stomata of plant leaves is best referred to as:

a)

Transpiration

b)

Capillary Action

c)

Evaporation

d)

Osmosis

6.

When a plant responds to touch by moving towards or away from it, this is called-

a)

Phototropism

b)

Thigmotropism

c)

Hydrotropism

d)

Geotropism

7.

What is the purpose of the STEM of a plant?

a)

Absorption

b)

Transport

c)

Reproduction

d)

Photosynthesis

8.

Which flower part protects the flower bud and produces food for it before it blooms?

a)

SEPAL

b)

PETAL

c)

STYLE

d)

FILAMENT

9.

When a seed sprouts to develop into a plant, the process is referred to as:

a)

Dispersal

b)

Pollination

c)

Germination

d)

Transpiration

10.

A tulip uses flowers to attract pollinators who collect the pollen and transfer it between plants. A tulip is a?

a)

Gymnosperm

b)

Seedless Plant

c)

Non-Vascular plant

d)

Angiosperm

11.

Which of the following is a function of the plant hormone Abscisic Acid?

a)

Close the stomata using Guard Cells

b)

Inhibit growth

c)

Cause leaves to drop in autumn and winter

d)

All are functions of abscisic acid

12.

Shown above is a part of a germinating seed. What will the epicotyl become in the maturing plant?

a)

The Stem

b)

The Leaves

c)

The Roots

d)

The flowers

13.

After pollination/fertilization has taken place, which flower will become the fruit?

a)

The Stigma

b)

The Ovule

c)

The Ovary

d)

The Sepal

14.

Specialized tissue in plants that is used for transporting water, minerals and sugars is called ________ tissue:

a)

Dermal

b)

Vascular

c)

Ground

d)

Meristem

15.

A plant that has fibrous roots would be well suited to an environment that is...

a)

Hot and Dry

b)

Wet and Windy

c)

Shaded

d)

Aquatic

16.

What is the white part in the picture below that collects pollen from pollinators called?

a)

Stigma

b)

Style

c)

Anther

d)

Filament

17.

The stem adjusting to grow upwards in this picture is an example of what?

a)

Positive Gravitropism

b)

Negative Gravitropism

18.

Water moves from the moist soil into the cells of roots by which process?

a)

Active Transport

b)

Osmosis

c)

Transpiration

d)

Capillary action

19.

Pollen travels down pollen tubes to reach the __________ which is the female gamete

a)

Ovary

b)

Endosperm

c)

Ovule

d)

Seed

20.

The movement of water against gravity in thin tubes is referred to as what?

a)

Transpiration

b)

Osmosis

c)

Adhesion

d)

Capillary Action

21.

Phloem is specialized tissue that does what?

a)

Carries water both up and down a plant

b)

Carries water only up a plant

c)

Carries sugars both up and down a plant

d)

Carries sugars only up a plant

22.

The flower part pictured above makes and distributes pollen and is called the _____________.

a)

Anther

b)

Sepal

c)

Stigma

d)

Carpel

23.

Which plant hormone initiates plant growth by starting the process of germination?

a)

Auxin

b)

Gibberrelin

c)

Cytokinins

d)

Ethylene

24.

The ability of water molecules to bond to each other is referred to as-

a)

Adhesion

b)

Cohesion

c)

Capillary Action

d)

Osmosis

25.

Why is it beneficial for a seed to be dispersed away from the parent plant?

a)

Allows for quicker germination

b)

Reduces competition for resources

c)

Increases genetic variation

d)

Protection from predators

26.

What specialized plant structures open and close plant stomata?

a)

Sepals

b)

Cotyledons

c)

Guard Cells

d)

Meristem cells

27.

The roots depicted in the picture would be considered what type?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Taproot

28.

Once an ovule has been fertilized with pollen it becomes a what?

a)

Fruit

b)

Seed

29.

Where might you find a large leaf like the one pictured?

a)

In a hot and dry environment

b)

In a wet and windy environment

c)

In a shaded environment

d)

Floating on top of water

30.

What is the purpose of the seed coat?

a)

To allow water into the seed to start germination

b)

To provide a food source for the plant embryo inside

c)

To protect the seed from the digestive tract of animals

d)

To secrete the hormone gibberellin

31.

The female parts of a flower are referred to as the carpel or pistil. Which list includes the parts that make it up?

a)

Stigma, Style, Filament and Anther

b)

Stigma and Style only

c)

Filament, Anther, Ovary, Ovule

d)

Stigma, Style, Ovary and Ovule

32.

What is the primary purpose of leaves?

a)

Transportation

b)

Transpiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Water absorption

33.

How could a plant limit water loss through transpiration?

a)

Close stomata during peak sunlight hours

b)

Have stomata placed on the under surface of the leaf

c)

Reduce the size of the leaves

d)

All of these would effectively reduce transpiration

34.

The flower structure labelled #7 would be called the _______________

a)

Anther

b)

Style

c)

Filament

d)

Pistil

35.

Which tropism is being shown in the image?

a)

Phototropism

b)

Geotropism

c)

Hydrotropism

d)

Thigmotropism

36.

For fertilization to occur, pollen must reach the ovules which are found inside the ____________.

a)

Stigma

b)

Ovary

c)

Sepal

d)

Guard Cells

37.

Ferns have xylem allowing them to grow tall but rely on water for reproduction, there are ____________.

a)

Non vascular plants

b)

Seedless plants

c)

Gymnosperms

d)

Angiosperms

38.

When minerals enter roots they are moving from low concentration to high concentration. This is ______ transport.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

39.

What is the part of the seed labelled 1 that provides a food source (and eventually becomes leaves) called?

a)

Epicotyl

b)

Microphyl

c)

Radicle

d)

Cotyledon

40.

Which plant hormone causes fruit to ripen?

a)

Gibberellin

b)

Ethylene

c)

Abscisic Acid

d)

Auxin

41.

When will a seed begin germination?

a)

6 months after dispersal

b)

When water enters and cracks the coat

c)

Once phototropins detect sufficient sunlight

d)

Once fruit has completely ripened

42.

Why would a plant close its stomata?

a)

To allow photosynthesis to occur

b)

To prevent photosynthesis occurring

c)

To allow transpiration to occur

d)

To prevent transpiration from occurring

43.

What is the purpose of flowers in plants?

a)

Reproduction

b)

Transportation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Absorption of water and minerals

44.

Which tropism is being shown in the picture?

a)

Geotropism

b)

Hydrotropism

c)

Phototropism

d)

Thigmotropism

45.

Moss is a short carpet like plant that lacks transport systems. It is an example of a __________.

a)

Seedless Plant

b)

Gymnosperm

c)

Non-Vascular Plant

d)

Angiosperm

46.

Structure 2 in the picture contains pollen tubes and is called the _________.

a)

Stigma

b)

Style

c)

Filament

d)

Sepal

47.

Capillary Action relies on the ability of water molecules to bond to the walls of xylem. This is called-

a)

Cohesion

b)

Adhesion

48.

The small hole in a seed that allows water to enter the seed is called the-

a)

Radicle

b)

Epicotyl

c)

Microphyl

d)

Cotyledon

49.

In what type of environment would you find leaves with their stomata all on the upper surface of the leaf?

a)

A hot and dry environment

b)

Floating on top of water (aquatic)

c)

A shady environment

d)

A wet or windy environment

50.

The anther of a flower is held up by the-

a)

Stalk

b)

Style

c)

Filament

d)

Sepal

51.

Which statement best describes the function of Xylem?

a)

Moves water up from the roots

b)

Moves water both up and down a plant

c)

Moves sugars down from the leaves

d)

Moves sugars both up and down a plant

52.

Why is cross pollination preferable to self pollination?

a)

It creates more offspring

b)

Less obstacles to reproducing

c)

Allows for more genetic diversity

d)

Relies on wind rather than animals

53.

Which plant hormone promotes growth by stimulating cell elongation?

a)

Auxin

b)

Cytokinins

c)

Gibberelin

d)

Ethylene

54.

Which part of the seed will become the roots after germination?

a)

Radicle

b)

Cotyledon

c)

Epicotyl

d)

Microphyl

55.

Which flower parts are intended to attract pollinators?

a)

Sepals

b)

Petals

c)

Anthers

d)

Fruits

56.

Which adaptation would be beneficial in a hot and dry environment?

a)

Small leaves (or no leaves)

b)

Taproots

c)

Storing water in a stem

d)

All of these would be beneficial

57.

What is the function of the roots?

a)

Absorption and Anchoring

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Transportation

d)

Reproduction

58.

What is the tissue specialized in mitosis for both primary and secondary growth called?

a)

Vascular Tissue

b)

Meristem Tissue

c)

Ground Tissue

d)

Dermal Tissue

59.

Conifers that use cones and wind for pollination are examples of ___________ plants

a)

Seedless Plants

b)

Gymnosperms

c)

Non-Vascular Plants

d)

Angiosperms

60.

Which plant hormone is responsible for causing tropisms to occur?

a)

Gibberellin

b)

Cytokinins

c)

Auxin

d)

Abscisic Acid