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Photosynthesis Experiment Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
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1.

What is the purpose of placing a watch-glass containing potassium hydroxide next to one of the plants?

a)

To release oxygen

b)

To provide water to the plant

c)

To absorb carbon dioxide

d)

To increase the temperature

2.

What is the purpose of covering both plants with separate bell-jars?

a)

To increase humidity around the plants

b)

To provide shade to the plants

c)

To protect the plants from insects

d)

To create an airtight environment

3.

What is the purpose of using vaseline to seal the bottom of the jars to the glass plates?

a)

To ensure an airtight seal

b)

To provide nutrients to the plants

c)

To prevent the plants from wilting

d)

To increase the temperature around the plants

4.

What is the purpose of keeping the plants in sunlight for about two hours?

a)

To allow photosynthesis to occur

b)

To dry out the plants

c)

To increase the carbon dioxide levels

d)

To prevent the plants from growing

5.

What is the purpose of plucking a leaf from each plant and checking for the presence of starch?

a)

To determine the rate of photosynthesis

b)

To measure the height of the plants

c)

To check for insect infestation

d)

To assess the color of the leaves

6.

Do both the leaves show the presence of the same amount of starch?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Cannot be determined

d)

Not mentioned in the text

7.

What can be concluded from this activity?

a)

The plant with potassium hydroxide showed more starch

b)

The plant without potassium hydroxide showed more starch

c)

Both plants showed equal amount of starch

d)

The experiment was inconclusive

8.

What is the purpose of the experimental set-up shown in Figure 5.4?

a)

To study the process of photosynthesis

b)

To observe the growth of the plants

c)

To measure the temperature of the plants

d)

To provide a decorative display