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Chapter 1: Photosynthesis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "photo" in photosynthesis?

a)

life

b)

food

c)

light

d)

picture

2.

What is the name of the green pigment that absorbs energy from sunlight?

a)

leaf

b)

chlorophyll

c)

chromosome

d)

algae

3.

Which gas is used by plants in photosynthesis?

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

hydrogen

d)

carbon dioxide

4.

These tiny holes in a leaf allow gases to move in and out:

a)

roots

b)

palisade layer

c)

stomata

d)

veins

5.

Which layer in a leaf stops the leaf cells from drying out?

a)

upper epidermis

b)

spongy layer

c)

palisade layer

d)

waxy layer

6.

What is required for photosynthesis to take place? Tick all possible answers.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

water

d)

sunlight

7.

What is the function of leaf stalk?

a)

it absorbs the sun light

b)

it protects the cells inside a leaf

c)

it attaches the leaf to the plant

d)

it is the source of chlorophyll

8.

Which of the following statements about roots is not correct?

a)

Roots are the most important part of the plant, where photosynthesis takes place.

b)

Roots absorb foods and minerals from the soil.

c)

Roots anchor the plant firmly in the ground.

d)

Some plants store food in their roots.

9.

Special cells called ........ absorb water and minerals from the soil.

Fill in the missing word.

a)

stomata

b)

root hairs

c)

veins

d)

spongy layer

10.

How water and minerals are transported from the roots to the leaves?

a)

through the air

b)

through the xylems

c)

through the palisade layer

d)

through the wood

11.

This tissue in a leaf where the most photosynthesis takes place.

a)

waxy layer

b)

palisade layer

c)

spongy layer

d)

lower epidermis

12.

This part of the leaf protects the cells inside a leaf.

a)

upper epidermis

b)

waxy layer

c)

roots

d)

stomata

13.

What does the word "synthesis" mean?

a)

pushing out

b)

making

c)

taking

d)

sleeping

14.

Some roots are good sources of food for humans.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

15.

What is your Science teacher's name?

a)

Ms Asel

b)

Ms Aijan

c)

Ms Altynai

d)

Ms Deborah