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Quiz on Plant Survival and Reproduction

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Many flowering plants have very colorful petals like the lily seen here. What is the main purpose of these colorful petals?
a)
to protect the plant from predators
b)
to capture sunlight for photosynthesis
c)
to distract birds from eating the seeds
d)
to attract insects that pollinate the flower
2.
Why are leaves important to the life of a tree?
a)
Water is made in the leaves
b)
Food is made in the leaves
c)
Oxygen moves from the roots to the leaves
d)
Carbon dioxide moves from the stem to the leaves
3.
Which defense structure would be best suited for a plant trying to deter, or discourage, mammals eating or animals landing on the plant?
a)
Fruits
b)
Stamen
c)
Pistil
d)
Thorns
4.
Which part of the plant anchors it in the soil? 
a)
shoot system
b)
vascular system
c)
root system
d)
growth system
5.

Which part produces pollen?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

6.

After fertilization, what does the ovary develop into?

a)

Seed

b)

Fruit

c)

Bud

d)

Flower

7.
The flowers' function is:
a)
Attract pollinators.
b)
Smell good.
8.

What is the function of root hairs?

a)

There is no such thing as root hairs

b)

They help anchor the plant in the ground.

c)

They protect the root from injury

d)

They grow out of the roots to increase surface area so the roots can absorb more water and nutrients.

9.

What three things does a plant need to survive?

a)

Carbon dioxide, water, and light

b)

Light, water, space, and soil

c)

Food, water, and air

d)

Light, carbon dioxide, water, and room to grow

10.

Why do plants need room to grow?

a)

Their roots need to spread out and absorb nutrients from the soil

b)

Plants do not like to be crowded

c)

Plants that are too close together do not absorb proper carbon dioxide

d)

Each plant would not receive enough water

11.

Plants use _______ from the air to make food.

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Air

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon monoxide

12.
The Function of fruits is to
a)
Protect the Seed
b)
All of these
c)
Assist with Dispersal of the Seed
d)
Provide Nutrients to the Seed
13.

What are the needs of plants?

a)

Air

b)

Sunlight

c)

Water

d)

Soil

e)

All of the Above

14.

What is the function of the flower part of a plant?

a)

help the plant reproduce

b)

transport water to the leaves

c)

make food for the plant

d)

provide support for the plant

15.

Storing water has allowed dessert plants to __________________.

a)

limit use of sunlight

b)

never get thirsty

c)

adapt to their environment