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Leaf structure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The important gases, carbon dioxide and oxygen, enter and leave the leaf through the
a)
upper epidermis
b)
phloem
c)
stomata
d)
guard cells
2.
Which structures open and close stomata to allow gas exchange but prevent water loss in leaves?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Vascular tissue
c)
Guard cells
d)
Spongy mesophyll
3.
Which structure helps prevent water loss and protects the leaf?
a)
Palisades mesophyll
b)
Spongy mesophyll
c)
Vascular tissue
d)
Cuticle
4.

What is letter "A" pointing to?

a)

cuticle

b)

upper epidermis

c)

lower epidermis

d)

palisade mesophyll

5.

What is letter "D" pointing to?

a)

upper epidermis

b)

palisade mesophyll

c)

spongy mesophyll

d)

bundle sheath

6.

Which of the following is pointing to the "guard cell"?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

7.
Most of the chloroplast cells are found in the
a)
upper epidermis
b)
pallisade mesophyll layer
c)
lower epidermis
d)
stomata
8.
carries water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant
a)
xylem 
b)
phloem
c)
stoma
d)
guard cell
9.
What is photosynthesis?
a)
Water loss by a plant.
b)
When a photographer takes a photo.
c)
To get your pictures from the photo lab.
d)
The process in which plants make their food.
10.
Which organelle from the plant cell is primarily responsible for converting sunlight to energy?
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Nucleus
c)
Vacuole
d)
Chloroplast
11.
What is chlorophyll's main function?
a)
to make the plant a vegetable
b)
to blend into their environment
c)
to capture energy from sunlight for photosynthesis
d)
to help prevent water loss
12.
Plants need ________ as a reactant for photosynthesis.
a)
oxygen
b)
soil
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
sugar
13.
Carbon dioxide enters plant leaves through the __________.
a)
stomata
b)
chloroplasts
c)
xylem
d)
cuticle
14.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
15.
After photosynthesis, plants store their energy as _________ .
a)
chlorophyll
b)
pigment
c)
glucose (sugar)
d)
Oxygen
16.

How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

a)

It enters through the stomata

b)

The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem

c)

It's made during a chemical reaction in the leaf

d)

The flowers capture water and deliver it to the leaves

17.
Which choice correctly shows the gases that enter and exit plants during photosynthesis?
a)
Enter: Oxygen
Exit: Carbon dioxide
b)
Enter: Water vapor
Exit: Glucose
c)
Enter: Carbon dioxide
Exit: Oxygen
d)
Enter: Light
Exit: Water vapor
18.

Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

a)

light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide + sugar + water --> oxygen + light

c)

oxygen + light + water --> carbon dioxide + sugar

d)

carbon dioxide + oxygen + water --> Light+ Sugar

19.

Why do leaves need a large surface area?

a)

To absorb as much water as possible.

b)

To absorb as much sunlight as possible.

c)

To absorb as much food as possible.

d)

To absorb as much chlorophyll as possible.

20.

Identify structure 3 in the diagram

a)

Waxy cuticle

b)

Palisade mesophyll

c)

Upper epidermis

d)

Guard cell