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WorksheetsUnit 13: Pretty Plants Vocabulary Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
dormancy
period of suspended life processes brought on by changes in the environment
active growth phase in response to favorable conditions
state of constant activity regardless of environmental changes
temporary cessation of all biological functions
sepal
the outer part of a flower that surrounds and protects the flower bud before it opens
a part of the flower that attracts pollinators
the reproductive part of the flower that produces seeds
the green leaf-like structures that support the petals
soil
mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
the layer of gases surrounding the Earth that is essential for life.
the solid outer part of the Earth, consisting of rock and soil.
the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
stems
the part of a plant that takes the nutrients and water from the roots to the rest of the plant.
the part of a plant that produces flowers and seeds.
the part of a plant that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
the part of a plant that stores food and energy.
pollen
A sweet substance produced by flowers to attract pollinators.
A powdery substance produced in the stamen. It contains the male germ cell.
A liquid that nourishes the plant's roots.
A type of seed that develops into a new plant.
spore
a cell that develops into a new organism; mosses and ferns reproduce with spores
a type of seed produced by flowering plants
a reproductive structure in animals
a form of asexual reproduction in bacteria
oxygen
a gas that is given off by plants and used by animals
a liquid essential for human survival
a solid mineral found in the earth's crust
a type of energy produced by the sun
pollination
the transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the pistil
the process of photosynthesis in plants
the absorption of water by plant roots
the dispersal of seeds from a plant
seed
the part of a plant containing a plant embryo
a type of fruit that grows on trees
a small piece of soil used for planting
a liquid that nourishes plants
stamen
the entire male reproductive part of the flower that produces pollen
the female reproductive part of the flower
the part of the flower that attracts pollinators
the green leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud
reproduce
to make offspring
to create a new species
to enhance genetic diversity
to eliminate genetic defects
pistil
the entire female reproductive structure of a flower; it contains egg cells
the male reproductive structure of a flower; it produces pollen
a type of leaf found in flowering plants
the outer protective layer of a flower
conifer
plants that make seeds inside a cone (evergreens)
plants that produce flowers and fruits
plants that lose their leaves in winter
plants that grow in water
leaves
the part of the plant that makes most of the food for the plant to survive
the part of the plant that absorbs water from the soil
the part of the plant that supports the flowers
the part of the plant that stores nutrients
chlorophyll
the green coloring in plants that traps energy from the sun and is needed by plants for making food
a type of soil that enhances plant growth
a chemical process in plants for respiration
a pigment found in animal cells that aids in digestion
plant
a living thing that grows on Earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots and flowers, and produces seeds.
a type of animal that lives in water and has fins.
a non-living object that can be found in nature.
a microorganism that can only be seen under a microscope.
flowering plants
Plants that do not produce seeds
Plants that reproduce through spores
Seed bearing plants with flowers. A flower is the part of the plant where seeds form.
Plants that only grow in water
carbon dioxide
A gas that is essential for human respiration
A gas from the air that is taken in by plants, exhaled by animals, and given off when fuel is burned
A liquid that is produced during photosynthesis
A solid that forms when carbon is compressed
photosynthesis
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
the process by which animals convert food into energy
the method by which plants absorb nutrients from the soil
the way in which plants reproduce through seeds
roots
the structure that holds the plant in the ground and provides it with water and nutrients
the part of the plant that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis
the leaves of the plant that store energy
the flowers of the plant that attract pollinators
