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Plant Structures and Functions

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a structure of a plant?

a)

root

b)

stem

c)

feet

d)

flower

2.

What is the function of the leaf?

a)

To absorb water from the ground

b)

To absorb sunlight and make food

c)

To absorb nutrients from the soil

d)

To absorb pollen from pollinatros

3.

Which part of the plant is responsible for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant?

a)

Leaf

b)

Stem

c)

Root

d)

Flower

4.

What is the function of a flower?

a)

To absorb water and nutrients

b)

To hold the plant upright

c)

To take in sunlight and make food

d)

To attract pollinators and help the plant reproduce

5.

What do seeds do?

a)

They attract pollinators

b)

They allow the plant to reproduce

c)

They absorb sunlight

d)

They absorb water

6.

Is it possible for a plant to survive if the roots are removed from the soil?

a)

Yes. As long as the plant has water it can survive

b)

No. Plants will die without soil

7.
Brightly colored parts of flowers that attract insects.
a)
petals
b)
pistils
c)
stamen
d)
filaments
8.
Plant absorbs water through the _________. 
a)
stem
b)
roots 
c)
leaves 
d)
all of the above
9.
What is this?
a)
roots
b)
stem
c)
leaves
d)
flowers
10.
What is the function of a leaf?
a)
Leaves are where photosynthesis takes place
b)
Leaves absorb water from the soil
c)
Leaves help a plant reproduce
d)
Leaves absorb minerals from the soil
11.
Which part of the plant soaks in the sun to help feed the plant?
a)
stem
b)
root
c)
seed
d)
leaf
12.
This part of the plant holds it in the ground
a)
stem
b)
root
c)
leaf
d)
seed
13.
The yellow, powdery stuff on the stamens
a)
Pollen
b)
Dust
c)
Mites
d)
Germs
14.
where does photosynthesis take place 
a)
leaf
b)
stem
c)
flower
d)
roots
15.

What is one of the functions of the roots?

a)
Absorb water and minerals
b)
Capture sunlight for energy
c)
Support the plant above ground
d)
Create food for the plant
16.

What is one of the functions of the roots ?

a)

Anchors the plant to keep it in the ground

b)
Capture sunlight for energy
c)
Support the plant above ground
d)
Create food for the plant
17.
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
sharp thorns
c)
small seeds
d)
deep roots
18.
This part of the plant supports it and carries water.
a)
root
b)
stem
c)
leaf
d)
seed
19.
What part of the plant soaks up nutrients from the ground?
a)
leaves
b)
stem
c)
roots
d)
flower
20.
Which part of the plant makes the food?
a)
roots
b)
stem
c)
leaf
d)
flower
21.

What attracts insects to the flower?

a)

Ovary

b)

Filament

c)

Ovule

d)

Petals

22.
Roots perform all of the following functions EXCEPT
a)
Carrying out the light reactions of photosynthesis
b)
Anchoring the plant in the soil
c)
Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil
d)
Storing water and minerals
23.
Plant absorbs water through the _________. 
a)
stem
b)
roots 
c)
leaves 
d)
all of the above
24.

Plants give off?

a)

Energy

b)

Oxygen

c)

Seeds

d)

Stem

25.

Leaves take in what from the air?

a)

Gas

b)

Water

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Oxygen

26.

Roots take in water and nutrients from the?

a)

Soil

b)

Sun

c)

Air

27.

Part of a plant that attracts animals that pollinate flowers.

a)

Petals

b)

Seed

c)

Stem

d)

Leaves

28.

Part of a plant that carries water from the roots to the leaves.

a)

Petals

b)

Seed

c)

Stem

d)

Leaves

29.

Parts of a plant that soaks up water and nutrients and anchors the plant to the ground

a)

Stem

b)

Leaves

c)

Roots

d)

Petals

30.

Parts of a plant that soak in light and air to make food for the plant

a)

Petals

b)

Seed

c)

Stem

d)

Leaves

31.

Part of a plant that helps flower reproduce

a)

Petals

b)

Seed

c)

Stem

d)

Leaves

32.

What is the purpose of reproduction? Select all that apply.

a)

So the flowers can be pretty.

b)

So the species can reproduce.

c)

So the species does not become extinct.

d)

So the plants can be happy.

33.

What attracts insects to flowers? Select all that apply.

a)

nectar

b)

flower colors

c)

pollen

d)

smell