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WorksheetsBlock 3 Lesson 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are insectivorous plants also known as?
Aquatic plants
Herbivorous plants
Deciduous plants
Carnivorous plants
What do insectivorous plants trap for nutrients?
Soil
Insects
Water
Sunlight
What process do insectivorous plants use to make their own food?
Respiration
Fermentation
Digestion
Photosynthesis
What do insectivorous plants rely on when the soil is not rich in nutrients?
Water
Other living things
Sunlight
Air
What happens when an insect lands in the pitcher of a pitcher plant?
It flies away
The lid closes
It gets bigger
It changes color
What are the hairs inside the pitcher plant used for?
To produce food
To absorb water
To trap insects
To attract birds
What do trigger hairs do in insectivorous plants?
Help with photosynthesis
Absorb nutrients
Attract sunlight
Shut the trap
What shape are the modified leaves of pitcher plants?
Flat
Long and thin
Pitcher-like
Round
What is unique about bladderwort plants?
They are very tall
They grow in deserts
They have bladder-like structures
They have flowers
What do bladderworts use to attract insects?
Bright colors
Sweet smell
Sharp thorns
Large leaves
What happens when prey sits on the triggering hair of a bladderwort?
It gets scared
It flies away
It changes color
It is sucked in
What do Venus flytraps use to catch insects?
Modified leaves
Roots
Flowers
Stems
What do insectivorous plants produce to digest insects?
Water
Oxygen
Digestive juices
Carbon dioxide
Why do insectivorous plants need to trap insects?
For fun
For nutrients
To grow taller
To produce flowers
What color are the leaves of insectivorous plants typically?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
