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Parts of a Plant

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is the main function of roots in a plant?

a)

To store excess water and nutrients

b)

To produce energy through photosynthesis

c)

To provide support for the leaves and flowers

d)

To anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients

2.

Name the two main types of roots found in plants.

a)

Green roots and brown roots

b)

Round roots and square roots

c)

Long roots and short roots

d)

Taproots and fibrous roots

3.

How do taproots differ from fibrous roots?

a)

Taproots have no main root and only small lateral roots

b)

Fibrous roots have a main thick root with smaller lateral roots

c)

Taproots have a main thick root with smaller lateral roots.

d)

Taproots and fibrous roots are the same

4.

What is the purpose of root hairs?

a)

Protect the plant from pests and diseases

b)

Anchor the plant to the ground

c)

Absorb water and nutrients from the soil

d)

Store excess water for the plant

5.

Explain the process of root absorption in plants.

a)

Root absorption is the process by which stems absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

b)

Root absorption is the process by which roots take in water and nutrients from the soil.

c)

Root absorption is the process by which leaves take in water and nutrients from the air.

d)

Root absorption is the process by which roots release water and nutrients into the soil.

6.

What are the different ways in which plants use their roots to obtain nutrients?

a)

Stem elongation, leaf expansion, and flower development

b)

Absorption, symbiotic relationships with fungi, and root exudates

c)

Seed dispersal, pollination, and germination

d)

Photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration

7.

Describe the structure of a typical root.

a)

The structure of a typical root includes bark, pith, and cambium.

b)

The structure of a typical root includes thorns, tendrils, and spines.

c)

The structure of a typical root includes leaves, flowers, and stems.

d)

The structure of a typical root includes the root cap, apical meristem, root hairs, and vascular tissue.

8.

How do roots help prevent soil erosion?

a)

By binding the soil particles together and creating a stable structure

b)

By absorbing excess water and reducing the weight of the soil

c)

By attracting animals that help stabilize the soil

d)

By releasing chemicals that repel water and prevent erosion

9.

What is the role of roots in the process of photosynthesis?

a)

Absorb water and minerals from the soil

b)

Help the plant to stand upright

c)

Produce oxygen for the plant

d)

Store energy for the plant

10.

Explain the relationship between roots and mycorrhizal fungi.

a)

Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots.

b)

Mycorrhizal fungi compete with plant roots for nutrients.

c)

Mycorrhizal fungi have no interaction with plant roots.

d)

Mycorrhizal fungi are harmful to plant roots.