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Unit 13: Pretty Plants Vocabulary Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

dormancy

a)

period of suspended life processes brought on by changes in the environment

b)

active growth phase in response to favorable conditions

c)

state of constant activity regardless of environmental changes

d)

temporary cessation of all biological functions

2.

sepal

a)

the outer part of a flower that surrounds and protects the flower bud before it opens

b)

a part of the flower that attracts pollinators

c)

the reproductive part of the flower that produces seeds

d)

the green leaf-like structures that support the petals

3.

soil

a)

mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.

b)

the layer of gases surrounding the Earth that is essential for life.

c)

the solid outer part of the Earth, consisting of rock and soil.

d)

the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

4.

stems

a)

the part of a plant that takes the nutrients and water from the roots to the rest of the plant.

b)

the part of a plant that produces flowers and seeds.

c)

the part of a plant that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

d)

the part of a plant that stores food and energy.

5.

pollen

a)

A sweet substance produced by flowers to attract pollinators.

b)

A powdery substance produced in the stamen. It contains the male germ cell.

c)

A liquid that nourishes the plant's roots.

d)

A type of seed that develops into a new plant.

6.

spore

a)

a cell that develops into a new organism; mosses and ferns reproduce with spores

b)

a type of seed produced by flowering plants

c)

a reproductive structure in animals

d)

a form of asexual reproduction in bacteria

7.

oxygen

a)

a gas that is given off by plants and used by animals

b)

a liquid essential for human survival

c)

a solid mineral found in the earth's crust

d)

a type of energy produced by the sun

8.

pollination

a)

the transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the pistil

b)

the process of photosynthesis in plants

c)

the absorption of water by plant roots

d)

the dispersal of seeds from a plant

9.

seed

a)

the part of a plant containing a plant embryo

b)

a type of fruit that grows on trees

c)

a small piece of soil used for planting

d)

a liquid that nourishes plants

10.

stamen

a)

the entire male reproductive part of the flower that produces pollen

b)

the female reproductive part of the flower

c)

the part of the flower that attracts pollinators

d)

the green leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud

11.

reproduce

a)

to make offspring

b)

to create a new species

c)

to enhance genetic diversity

d)

to eliminate genetic defects

12.

pistil

a)

the entire female reproductive structure of a flower; it contains egg cells

b)

the male reproductive structure of a flower; it produces pollen

c)

a type of leaf found in flowering plants

d)

the outer protective layer of a flower

13.

conifer

a)

plants that make seeds inside a cone (evergreens)

b)

plants that produce flowers and fruits

c)

plants that lose their leaves in winter

d)

plants that grow in water

14.

leaves

a)

the part of the plant that makes most of the food for the plant to survive

b)

the part of the plant that absorbs water from the soil

c)

the part of the plant that supports the flowers

d)

the part of the plant that stores nutrients

15.

chlorophyll

a)

the green coloring in plants that traps energy from the sun and is needed by plants for making food

b)

a type of soil that enhances plant growth

c)

a chemical process in plants for respiration

d)

a pigment found in animal cells that aids in digestion

16.

plant

a)

a living thing that grows on Earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots and flowers, and produces seeds.

b)

a type of animal that lives in water and has fins.

c)

a non-living object that can be found in nature.

d)

a microorganism that can only be seen under a microscope.

17.

flowering plants

a)

Plants that do not produce seeds

b)

Plants that reproduce through spores

c)

Seed bearing plants with flowers. A flower is the part of the plant where seeds form.

d)

Plants that only grow in water

18.

carbon dioxide

a)

A gas that is essential for human respiration

b)

A gas from the air that is taken in by plants, exhaled by animals, and given off when fuel is burned

c)

A liquid that is produced during photosynthesis

d)

A solid that forms when carbon is compressed

19.

photosynthesis

a)

the process by which green plants make food (a sugar called glucose) from carbon dioxide and water using the energy produced when light is absorbed by chlorophyll

b)

the process by which animals convert food into energy

c)

the method by which plants absorb nutrients from the soil

d)

the way in which plants reproduce through seeds

20.

roots

a)

the structure that holds the plant in the ground and provides it with water and nutrients

b)

the part of the plant that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

c)

the leaves of the plant that store energy

d)

the flowers of the plant that attract pollinators