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The Plant System — Parts and Functions
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- 1.
What is the main function of roots in a plant?
(a) Absorb water and minerals; anchor the plant(b) Make food through photosynthesis(c) Carry water to leaves(d) Attract insects for pollination
- 2.
Which part of the plant transports water from roots to leaves?
(a) Stem(b) Flower(c) Fruit(d) Seed
- 3.
Leaves are the main food-making part of a plant. What process do they carry out?
(a) Photosynthesis(b) Respiration only(c) Digestion(d) Reproduction
- 4.
A student cuts a plant's stem and sees tiny tubes inside. These tubes:
(a) Transport water and food through the plant(b) Store extra sunlight(c) Produce pollen(d) Absorb minerals directly
- 5.
What is the function of the flower in a plant?
(a) Reproduction — to produce seeds(b) Photosynthesis(c) Water absorption(d) Storing food
- 6.
The fruit of a plant has the main function of:
(a) Protecting seeds and aiding seed dispersal(b) Making food for the plant(c) Absorbing water(d) Supporting the plant upright
- 7.
Which of the following would happen if a plant's stem were cut at the base?
(a) Leaves would wilt as water cannot reach them(b) Leaves would photosynthesize faster(c) Roots would grow larger(d) Flowers would open more quickly
- 8.
Which part of a plant would you examine to find chlorophyll?
(a) Leaf(b) Root(c) Seed(d) Fruit
- 9.
Name the part of a plant that anchors it into the soil.
Answer: ____________________________________
- 10.
A Venus flytrap catches and digests insects. In this way it obtains nutrients it cannot get from poor soil. Which basic plant need does this behaviour help meet?
(a) Minerals / nutrients(b) Water(c) Sunlight(d) Carbon dioxide
Answer key — P3 Science: The Plant System — Parts and Functions
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- 1.(a) Absorb water and minerals; anchor the plant
- 2.(a) Stem
- 3.(a) Photosynthesis
- 4.(a) Transport water and food through the plant
- 5.(a) Reproduction — to produce seeds
- 6.(a) Protecting seeds and aiding seed dispersal
- 7.(a) Leaves would wilt as water cannot reach them
- 8.(a) Leaf
- 9.Root
- 10.(a) Minerals / nutrients
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