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what plants need

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where within a plant does growth occur?

a)

At the leaves

b)

Inside the flowers

c)

In the meristems

d)

On the surface

2.

What happens when you trim a terminal bud on a plant?

a)

It loses all its leaves

b)

It signals side buds to grow

c)

It grows taller

d)

It stops growing

3.

How do plants create new cells at meristems?

a)

Sleeping at night

b)

Drinking extra water

c)

Using photosynthesis

d)

By eating insects

4.

What is essential for photosynthesis?

a)

Light

b)

Space

c)

Warmth

d)

Soil

5.

Which plant does not need light to grow?

a)

Indian pipe

b)

Sunflower

c)

Rose

d)

Cactus

6.

What percentage of a plant is water?

a)

85%

b)

50%

c)

95%

d)

75%

7.

Why is soil important for most plants?

a)

For decoration

b)

To anchor them and absorb nutrients

c)

To make them look bigger

d)

To keep them warm

8.

What do plants use carbon dioxide for?

a)

To fight pests

b)

To water their leaves

c)

To make their own food

d)

To breathe

9.

Which is a macronutrient for plants?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Gold

10.

What happens to plants in too cold temperatures?

a)

They produce fruits

b)

They go dormant or die

c)

They change color

d)

They grow faster

11.

Why do plants need space to grow?

a)

To store water

b)

To play games

c)

For sunlight and air circulation

d)

To hide from animals

12.

What is NOT a basic need of plants?

a)

Nutrients

b)

Water

c)

Light

d)

Chocolate

13.

How do plants absorb minerals?

a)

Through their flowers

b)

From the air

c)

Using their roots

d)

By eating animals

14.

What process draws water up from the roots to the rest of the plant?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Transpiration

d)

Condensation

15.

What do plants need to break down food for energy?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Sunlight

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

16.

Which part of the plant is primarily involved in photosynthesis?

a)

Roots

b)

Stem

c)

Leaves

d)

Flowers

17.

What type of soil is best for water retention in plants?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clay soil

c)

Loamy soil

d)

Chalky soil

18.

How do plants primarily take in carbon dioxide?

a)

Through their roots

b)

Through their stems

c)

Through their leaves

d)

Through their flowers

19.

What role do stomata play in a plant's life?

a)

Producing seeds

b)

Attracting pollinators

c)

Exchanging gases

d)

Storing nutrients

20.

Which element is crucial for chlorophyll production?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Magnesium

c)

Calcium

d)

Zinc

21.

How do plants primarily reproduce?

a)

By shedding leaves

b)

Through root division

c)

By producing spores

d)

Through seeds and pollination