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Plants Test Study Guide

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

a)

It grows on the rainforest floor or under water.

b)

It grows giant leaves and has very bright flowers.

c)

It changes itself to fit in better with its environment.

d)

It converts its surroundings into a kinder climate.

2.

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

a)

In order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive?

b)

In order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest.

c)

In order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment.

d)

In order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can.

3.

Which structure helps cacti survive hot, dry weather?

a)

thin leaves that keep the plant cool

b)

sharp needles that keep enemies away

c)

large flowers that take in sunlight

d)

shallow roots that spread out over a large area

4.

Which of the following describes a seedling in a plant's life cycle?

a)

Seedlings are stored in fruits

b)

Seedlings are the first sprouts from a seed

c)

Seedlings have structures that can produce seeds

5.

Which of the following best describes a tomato plant's life cycle?

a)

seedling→seed→mature plant

b)

seed→mature plant→seedling

c)

seed→seedling→mature plant

d)

mature plant→seedling→seed

6.

What is the main purpose of a plant's leaves?

a)

Leaves collect water for the plant.

b)

Leaves produce food for the plant.

c)

Leaves shade the stem so that it doesn't dry out.

d)

Leaves turn into seed that grow to make new plants.

7.

A student collects information on a plant called the sago palm. Which information supports the conclusion that the sago palm is a non-flowering plant?

a)

It is found in Japan.

b)

It has shiny, dark green leaves.

c)

The seeds develop in cones.

d)

The leaves are arranged in a circular pattern.

8.

Gabe returns home after playing in a nearby park. When Gabe removes his sock, he sees some spiny seeds hooked to his sock. How does this adaptation help the seed?

a)

It helps the seed float in the air.

b)

It helps the seed protect itself from drying.

c)

It helps the seed spread to distant places.

d)

It helps the seed protect itself from animals.

9.

A sunflower has behaviors that allow it to respond to changes in its environment. Which statement BEST demonstrates a sunflower's response to its environment.

a)

The roots of a sunflower are used to anchor the plant into the soil.

b)

The stem and leaves of a sunflower grow toward the Sun's light.

c)

The sunflower is brightly colored to attract birds.

d)

The stem of the sunflower supports the flower.

10.

Which pair are nonflowering plants?

a)

apple tree and grass

b)

tomato plant and bean plant

c)

pine tree and moss

d)

oak tree and roses

11.

A student plants a seed in soil. The figure shows several of the stages of development observed by the student over a period of one month. Which stae of development does the student observe on the 10th day?

a)

plant

b)

seedling

c)

stem

d)

tree

12.

Which group is an example of how plants are classified?

a)

stems and flowers

b)

flowering and nonflowering

c)

flowering plants

d)

grasses

13.

What part of the plant is described? This holds the plant in place and takes in water from the soil.

a)

flower

b)

stem

c)

leaves

d)

roots

14.

What part of the plant is described? This makes the seeds and fruit.

a)

flower

b)

stem

c)

leaves

d)

roots

15.

What part of the plant is described? This carries water and nutrients through the plant to the other parts of the plant.

a)

flower

b)

stem

c)

leaves

d)

roots