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P3 Plants

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The part of the plant that holds the plant in place and absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
a)
stem
b)
roots
c)
leaves
2.

What do the leaves of a plant do?

a)

They make the food for the plant.

b)

They take in the water from the ground.

c)

They transport water to the other parts of the plants

d)

They support the plant upright.

3.

What do plants need to make their food?

a)

Water, minerals and light

b)

Minerals, light and sunlight

c)

Water, minerals, sunlight and carbon dioxide

d)

Water and milk

4.

What happens when a seed begins to germinate?

a)

It begins to grow.

b)

It picks up germs from an insect.

c)

It spreads pollen.

d)

It loses it leaves.

5.

A student places a trimmed celery stalk in a glass containing blue water. After two days, the student observes that the leaves turn blue. What can be concluded based on the activity?

a)

The leaves carry water to the stalk.

b)

The stalk carries water to the leaves.

c)

The leaves release blue color when the stalk is cut.

d)

The stalk releases blue color when it is cut.

6.

What conditions are necessary for seed germination?

a)

proper rainfall and warm temperatures

b)

long cold nights and days

c)

cold temperatures and a drought

d)

lots of rain then a drought

7.

What are the functions of stem?

a)

carry water and minerals from the roots to all parts of the plant

b)

carry food from the leaves to all parts of the plant

c)

to hold the plant in the ground

d)

as respiratory organ for the plant (stomata)

e)

to support the plants so the leaves get the sunlight

8.

How do stems help the plant survive?

a)

Stems help the plant grow.

b)

Stems help the plant make food.

c)

Stems carry water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.

d)

Stems help the plant survive by absorbing sunlight and water.

9.

How do water and minerals get from the soil to the plant?

a)

the stem carries water

b)

the roots absorb water and minerals like a straw

c)

the leaves catch sunlight and water

d)

the minerals get turned into food

10.

Which of the following shows that plants can respond to changes?

a)

Plants grows out new shoots.

b)

Plant grow towards the sunlight.

c)

Plants can trap sunlight to make its own food.

d)

Plants give out oxygen.

11.

Where do plants get the energy for photosynthesis to take place?

a)

nutrients in the soil

b)

the sun

c)

chlorophyll

d)

bee pollination

12.

Label the plant. Choose the correct answers.

a)

A = Flower

b)

B = Stem

c)

A = Leaves

d)

B = Fruit

13.

Which type of experiment best shows that plants need water to grow?

a)

Comparing plants in different climates

b)

Giving water to one group and not to another

c)

Changing the type of soil

d)

Varying the amount of sunlight

14.

How does water flow through a plant (from entry to exit)?

a)

stem-root-leaves

b)

leaves-stem-root

c)

root-stem-leaves

d)

root-leaves-stem

15.

the plants can get ....................hardly in the Amazon rainforest .

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

soil

16.

In the Savannah grassland,

most large plants cannot grow due to...................

a)

lack of water

b)

lack of sunlight

c)

lack of soil

17.

Plants get their water for photosynthesis from here

a)

soil

b)

air

c)

river

d)

pond

18.

The plant is ... because it is growing towards the sunlight.

a)

Tall

b)

Big

c)

Bent

19.

plants ... in the cave because there is no light.

a)

Can't grow

b)

Can grow

c)

Can eat

20.

An experiment was carried out with small plants to compare the amount of water taken up by plants with roots and without roots. Which set-up was the control?

a)

Set-up 1

b)

Set-up 2

c)

Set-up 3

d)

None of the above

21.

When a seed grows, it is called:

a)

Germination

b)

Germolene

c)

Geranium

d)

Geriatric

22.

What will happen to the plants that do not have enough sunlight?

a)

It will get wilted, and fresh.

b)

It will be fresh, and healthy.

c)

It will be wilted, and unhealthy.

23.

If a ladybug eats a plants leaves, what will the plant have difficulty with?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Getting water and nutrients

c)

Reproducing

d)

Pollination

24.

What is the purpose for a flower to have colorful petals?

a)

To make flower gardens, homes and businesses pretty.

b)

To attract bees and other animal animals that help with pollination.

c)

To attract animals to eat flowers.

d)

To create business for flower shops.

25.

Miss Lyons brought in pea plants for the students to observe their growth during class time. She placed the plants near the window. Students noticed as the days went by, the plants all started to lean towards the closed window. What factor in the environment is causing this response?

a)

Water

b)

Sunlight

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon Dioxide

26.

What is a constant in an experiment?

a)

What stays the same

b)

The one thing that is changed

c)

What changes because of what is changed.

27.

What is the function of the roots of a plant?

a)

Captures sunlight and air to make its own food.

b)

Helps the plant reproduce.

c)

Holds plant in place and takes in water and minerals from the soil.

d)

Provide structure for the plant and hold it upright.

28.

Based on the line graph, what height would the plant most likely be on day 10?

a)

2cm

b)

6cm

c)

5cm

d)

10cm

29.

Jonathan and Sarah have performed an experiment and are not sure their results are valid. What should they do to check their results?

a)

Average their data

b)

Change their lab report

c)

Perform a new experiment

d)

Repeat the same experiment

30.

Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?

a)

The results should be drawn in a graph.

b)

The results should be based on data or result

c)

The results should support the ideas of other scientists.

d)

The results should match the predictions of the scientists.

31.

Jane is investigating to find out if bean plants grow taller in ordinary top soil or special potting soil over a three week period. She sets up her investigation with 10 bean plants of equal size in each type of soil.

What should Jane do each day to make sure she gets valid results?

a)

Water only the plants in special potting soil.

b)

Calculate the average plant height for each soil type.

c)

Move the plants in ordinary topsoil to different locations.

d)

Estimate the height of each plant's stem and record the estimate.

32.

What is one possible explanation for the plant in pot A appearing not healthy?

a)

Pot A received too much water

b)

Pot A was placed in soil

c)

Pot A was in the dark

d)

Pot A was not given enough water.

33.

According to the results below, Tomato plants_______

a)

Grow best with 10 ml of water in pot A

b)

Grow best with 100 ml of water in pot C

c)

Grow best with 50 ml of water in pot B

d)

Grow best with all amounts of water

34.

The image below shows a small bean sprout. What does this sprout need to grow into a healthy plant?

a)

Fertilizer only

b)

Water only

c)

Light only

d)

Light and water

35.

What variable will be tested in the experiment below?

a)

water

b)

soil

c)

seed

d)

light

36.

Which of the following plants most likely grew in the dark?

a)

Plant A

b)

Plant B

c)

Plant C

d)

Plant D

37.

What could be a possible hypothesis to be tested from this set up?

a)

Beans grow best with 80 ml water

b)

Beans grow tallest with both compost and fertilizer

c)

Beans grow tallest in regular soil

d)

Beans grow best in the dark

38.

This experiment below shows that...

a)

All seeds needs lots of water

b)

All seeds do not need water

c)

Bean seeds need more water than tomato seeds

d)

Turnip seeds need more water than beans

39.

What does this graph of plant heights show?

a)

Plant 2 ended up taller than Plant 1.

b)

Plant 1 was always taller than Plant 2.

c)

Plant 1 grew steadily. Plant 2 grew quickly at first and then stopped growing.

d)

Plant 2 grew steadily. Plant 1 grew slowly at first and then grew quickly.

40.

What is the ideal amount of water for the bean plants in this experiment?¿Cuál es la cantidad ideal de agua para las plantas de frijoles en este experimento?

a)

50 ml

b)

60 ml

c)

70 ml

d)

80 ml

41.

Which pot has the plant with the most leaves?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

All

42.

Which hypothesis was proven (correct) based on the data below?

a)

Fertilizer will increase the mass of the turnip plant

b)

Compost will not affect the height of the turnip plant

c)

Fertilizer will not affect the mass of the turnip plant

d)

Compost will increase the mass of the turnip plant