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U3 L1 Plant Needs (Into science)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
2.

Tommy's coach wrote down how many kilometers he had run over the past 4 days. How many kilometers in total did Tommy run on Wednesday and Thursday?

(a)   kilometers

3.

Of the countries shown, which received the most aid per capita in 1985?

a)

Tunisia

b)

Nepal

c)

Egypt

d)

Sri Lanka

4.

What does not happen to a plant if it doesn't get enough water?

a)

Its leaves become weak.

b)

It starts to wilt.

c)

It begins to droop.

d)

It produces more flowers.

5.

Where do plants absorb WATER from?

a)

Roots

b)

Leaves

c)

Stem

d)

Flowers

6.

What are the small pores on the surface of leaves that plants use to take in fresh air and release waste gases?

(a)  

7.

What percentage of most plants is made up of water?

a)

60%

b)

85%

c)

90%

d)

95%

8.

Where do plants absorb NUTRIENTS from?

a)

Roots

b)

Leaves

c)

Stem

d)

Flowers

9.

Where do plants get their nutrients in a hydroponic system?

a)

In the soil surrounding the roots

b)

In the leaves of the plant

c)

In the air around the plant

d)

In the water used to grow the plants

10.

Where do plants absorb AIR from?

a)

Roots

b)

Leaves

c)

Stem

d)

Flowers

11.

What is not required for a plant to get water and nutrients?

a)

soil

b)

air

c)

water

d)

nutrients

12.

What happens to a plant when it wilts?

a)

It becomes stronger.

b)

It cannot make food for itself.

c)

It produces more flowers.

d)

Its roots become more absorbent.

13.

What do we call a system where plants are grown in water instead of soil?

(a)  

14.

What do plants use energy and matter to make?

a)
  • Water

b)
  • Nutrients

c)
  • Air

d)
  • Food

15.

What do we call a system where plants are grown in the air without soil?

(a)  

16.

What do plants need to make their food?

a)

Water, air, and sunlight

b)

Soil, air, and water

c)

Nutrients, sunlight, and air

d)

Water, nutrients, and air

17.

Use the data table to complete the bar graph! Choose the right answer!

a)

b)

c)

d)

18.

What is the purpose of the tiny holes on the underside of leaves?

a)
  • To absorb water from the air

b)
  • To release waste water

c)
  • To exchange gases with the environment

d)
  • To collect nutrients from sunlight

19.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Soil is essential for plants to receive water and nutrients.

b)

Soil is not required for plants to receive water and nutrients.

c)

Plants cannot survive without soil.

d)

Plants do not need water and nutrients to grow.

20.

How do plants absorb water?

a)

  • Through their roots

b)

  • Through their leaves

c)

  • Through their stems

d)

  • Through their flowers

21.

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

a)

  • Photosynthesis

b)

  • Respiration

c)

  • Transpiration

d)

  • Germination

22.

What is the primary function of plant roots?

a)

  • To absorb water and nutrients

b)

  • To produce flowers

c)

  • To exchange gases with the environment

d)

  • To collect nutrients from sunlight

23.

What is the name of a process when plants use energy and matter to make food.

(a)  

24.

While looking through an almanac at the library, Lamar noticed some data showing the population density of various states. In 1990, how many more people per square mile lived in Missouri than in Washington?

(a)   people per square mile

25.
a)

b)