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Plant Characteristics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?

a)

They move freely from place to place

b)

Create food through photosynthesis

c)

Are incapable of movement

d)

Are multicellular organisms

2.

Which of the following is a true statement about photosynthesis?

a)

In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water react with light energy to form photosynthates and release oxygen as a byproduct

b)

There are three stages in the photosynthesis process

c)

Photosynthesis is essentially evaporation of water and is similar to perspiration in humans

d)

Photosynthesis creates a net energy production of 36 units of ATP

3.

Which of the following describes the structures plants use to reproduce sexually?

a)

Stems and fruits

b)

Petals and leaves

c)

Roots and leaves

d)

Flowers and fruits

4.

Respiration involves photosynthesis combining with carbon dioxide to release oxygen and water.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major plant process?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Transpiration

c)

Respiration

d)

Photosynthesis

6.

Which of the following describes photosynthesis?

a)

The process of converting chemical energy to light energy

b)

The process of converting light energy to chemical energy

c)

The process by which a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

d)

The loss of water from plant leaves through stomata

7.

Which process occurs when a cell releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen?

a)

Respiration

b)

Transpiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Glycolysis

8.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major environmental aspects which affects plant processes?

a)

Water

b)

Wind

c)

Temperature

d)

Light

9.

Which of the following can occur to a plant if temperatures or day lengths do NOT correspond with a plant's desired growing weather?

a)

The plant grows faster than normal and gets too large

b)

The plant may not flower or can exhibit stunted growth and poor quality

c)

The plant wilts and dies

d)

The plant adapts to the changes and grows as normal

10.

Which of the following is NOT a condition which triggers germination?

a)

Temperature

b)

Oxygen levels

c)

Nitrogen levels

d)

Moisture

11.

Which of the following plant parts supports the stem?

a)

Flowers

b)

Roots

c)

Leaves

d)

Stem

12.

Which of the following does NOT describe roots?

a)

Roots absorb water and nutrients for plants

b)

Roots serve as the food storage organs for plants

c)

Roots produce food and energy for plants

d)

Roots anchor plants in the soil

13.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about flowers and fruit?

a)

Both are structures which allow plants to reproduce sexually

b)

Seeds from fruit are moved by animals, wind and water

c)

Flowers are fertilized or mature ovules

d)

The fragrance and color of flowers attracts pollinators which carry pollen to other flowers to continue the species

14.

Which of the following is known as the vascular system of the plant?

a)

Leaves

b)

Stem

c)

Roots

d)

Flowers

15.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe weeds?

a)

Plants which are competitive

b)

Plants which are out of place and not intentionally sown

c)

Are mainly human inventions which have been selected for particular traits

d)

Serve as hosts for crop diseases

16.

Which of the following emerges from the seed and pushes into the soil?

a)

Endosperm

b)

Cotyledons

c)

Radicle

d)

Embryo

17.

Which of the following must occur in order for plants to grow?

a)

Alternating rates of photosynthesis and respiration

b)

The rate of photosynthesis must be equal to the rate of respiration

c)

The rate of respiration must be greater than the rate of photosynthesis

d)

The rate of photosynthesis must be greater than the rate of respiration

18.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of weeds?

a)

Add organic matter to soil

b)

Soil stabilization

c)

Provide habitat and feed for wildlife

d)

Increase crop yields

19.

Which of the following best describes vascular tissue?

a)

Comprises the majority of the primary plant body

b)

Transports food, water, hormones and minerals throughout the plant

c)

Specializes in storage, photosynthesis and support

d)

Provides a protective covering for the plant

20.

Leaves are the main photosynthetic organs of plants.

a)

True

b)

False