WorksheetsPlant world quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the scientific name of the 'corpse flower'?
Amophophallus titanion
Amorphophallus titanium
Amophophallus titanium
Amphoraphophallus titanion
What is the thick, hard, brown stem known as?
(a)
How do shrubs achieve their 'bushy' appearance?
More branches arise from other branches, giving it its bushy appearance
Leaves arise in a circular pattern around the branches, giving it its bushy appearance
Leaves outgrow too much, giving it its bushy appearance
Branches arise from the base of the stem, giving it its bushy appearance
What are some plants that don't fit into common categories?
Fern
Liverwort
Moss
Grass
What are the two parts of the root system? (select two options)
Stem
Root
Main root
Lateral roots
There are two types of root systems, the ___ and ____.
(a)
What are the functions of roots? (there might be more than one)
They are responsible for absorption of water
It anchors the plant in the soil
It helps tangle with other plants roots
They are responsible for absorption of nutrients
What are the two parts of the root system? (select two options)
Stem
Root
Main root
Lateral roots
What is the meaning of the term "modifications" when used on roots?
When roots perform functions of no use
When they change depending on their surroundings
When they change because they want to
To support a weak stem or heavy branches, roots act as a pillar to provide support. Such roots are called (a)
What are stilt roots?
Roots that grow from the stems and the branches to provide support
Roots in which a thin stem gets support from roots and it arises from the stem
Roots that help stand tall and climb up structures for support
Roots in which a thick stem gets support from roots and it arises from the bracnches
Can some stems make food?
Yes
No
I don't know
How does the lamina help?
It helps to transpire extra water
There is no use, it was just built that way
It receives solar radiation
It helps drip water down
What is it called when viens are arranged in a specific pattern on the leaf?
(a)
What is the thick middle vein running through the middle of the leaf?
(a)
Which of these has parallel venation?
Banana
Mango
Rose
Peepal
Where do insectivorous plants grow?
In mountainous areas
In areas where the soil is deficient in carbon emission
In areas where the soil is deficient in nitrogen
In plains
What is the reproductive part of the plant?
Seed
Stem
Fruit
Flower
The flower is made of sepal, petals, stamens and
(a)
What is the upper flat part of the stamen called?
Thalamus
Pedicel
Anther
Stigma
What is there at the center of the flower
(a)
Inside the ovary, there are small bead like structures called
(a)
Can pollen grains from one species go into the stigma of another species and form a new species?
No
Yes
