Flowering Plants and Adaptation
C. Ovule
A. Multiple Choice Questions D. Stigma
1. What part of the plant anchors it into the ground?
6. What is pollination?
A. Leaf
A. Formation of seeds
B. Flower
B. Growth of a plant
C. Root
C. Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
D. Stem
D. Germination of a seed
2. Which part of the plant makes food?
7. What helps a plant to stand upright?
A. Root
A. Leaf
B. Leaf
B. Stem
C. Stem
C. Fruit
D. Petal
D. Flower
3. What is the function of the stem?
8. What do flowers turn into after fertilization?
A. Absorbs water
A. Leaves
B. Makes seeds
B. Roots
C. Carries water and supports the plant
C. Fruits
D. Attracts insects
D. Stems
4. What part of the flower produces pollen?
9. What is the function of the ovary in a flower?
A. Stigma
A. Produces nectar
B. Ovary
B. Attracts bees
C. Anther
C. Holds ovules
D. Style
D. Supports petals
5. Which part of the flower is often colorful and attracts insects?
A. Sepal
B. Petal
10.Which part of the plant carries out photosynthesis? C. New plant
A. Stem D. Flower
B. Flower
C. Leaf 16.What type of plant has flowers?
D. Root A. Moss
B. Fern
11.What do seeds need to germinate? C. Conifer
A. Only light D. Angiosperm
B. Water, warmth, and air
C. Soil and wind 17.What is the main job of the flower?
D. Sunlight and cold A. Photosynthesis
B. Reproduction
12.Where is pollen found? C. Water absorption
A. Stigma D. Root growth
B. Anther
C. Ovary 18.Which structure contains the female parts of a flower?
D. Sepal A. Stamen
B. Filament
13.Which part of the plant is underground? C. Pistil
A. Leaf D. Sepal
B. Stem
C. Flower 19.Which part of the flower receives the pollen?
D. Root A. Stigma
B. Anther
14.What part of the plant protects the flower bud? C. Petal
A. Petal D. Ovule
B. Sepal
C. Stem 20.What comes first in the life cycle of a flowering plant?
D. Ovary A. Seedling
B. Germination
15.What does a seed grow into? C. Fruit
A. Fruit D. Pollination
B. Root
B. Fill in the Blanks 2. Explain the steps involved in the life cycle of a flowering plant.
1. The green part of the plant that makes food is the 3. What is pollination? How does it happen in nature?
__________.
4. Why are flowers important to plants?
2. The male part of the flower is the __________.
5. How do roots, stems, and leaves work together to help a plant
3. Pollination is the transfer of pollen to the __________. grow?
4. Seeds grow into a new __________.
5. The __________ protects the young flower before it opens.
6. After fertilization, the ovule becomes a __________.
7. The process of a seed starting to grow is called __________.
8. The __________ carries water and nutrients from the roots to
the leaves.
9. The part of the flower that holds the ovules is the
__________.
10.The transfer of pollen by insects, wind, or animals is called
__________.
C. Essay
1. Describe the main parts of a flowering plant and their
functions.
A. Multiple Choice Questions 6. Which adaptation helps polar bears stay warm?
A. Long tongue
1. What is an adaptation? B. Webbed feet
A. A food item C. Thick fur
B. A behavior that hurts the animal D. Sharp teeth
C. A feature that helps a living thing survive
D. A type of plant 7. Why do some animals camouflage?
A. To become pretty
2. Which animal is adapted to live in a desert? B. To grow faster
A. Frog C. To find food more easily
B. Camel D. To hide from predators
C. Polar bear
D. Penguin 8. Penguins are adapted to swim using:
A. Wings
3. Which feature helps birds to fly? B. Legs
A. Long tail C. Flippers
B. Light bones D. Tails
C. Sharp claws
D. Strong teeth 9. Why do monkeys have strong arms and tails?
A. To dig
4. What helps a fish breathe underwater? B. To swing on trees
A. Nose C. To hunt
B. Lungs D. To scare others
C. Gills
D. Flippers 10.Which plant adaptation prevents water loss?
A. Flowers
5. Cacti survive in deserts because they can: B. Thin leaves
A. Store water C. Waxy coating
B. Grow tall D. Bright petals
C. Move
D. Fly
11.Frogs live in both land and water. This is called: C. Desert
A. Marine D. Rainforest
B. Amphibious
C. Flying 17.What helps dolphins to swim fast?
D. Arboreal A. Fins and smooth bodies
B. Teeth
12.Owls have sharp claws and eyes to help them: C. Big ears
A. Sleep D. Rough skin
B. Walk
C. Hunt at night 18.An eagle has sharp eyesight to:
D. Fly faster A. Fly high
B. Eat fruit
13.What helps bats to fly at night? C. Hunt prey from far away
A. Sharp teeth D. Sleep well
B. Night vision
C. Echolocation 19.Which animal has a long tongue to catch insects?
D. Long fur A. Lizard
B. Frog
14.Which part of the camel stores fat? C. Parrot
A. Feet D. Dog
B. Legs
C. Hump 20.What helps a cactus survive in dry areas?
D. Stomach A. Bright flowers
B. Deep roots
15.A chameleon can change color to: C. Spines and water storage
A. Look nice D. Thin stem
B. Find food
C. Communicate
D. Blend with surroundings
16.Plants that grow in water are called:
A. Aquatic
B. Tropical
B. Fill in the Blanks C. Essay
1. A giraffe’s long neck is an __________ to reach tall trees. 1. Describe three adaptations of a camel that help it live in the
desert.
2. Animals that blend into their surroundings use __________.
2. How does a cactus survive in a hot and dry environment?
3. __________ helps fish breathe underwater.
3. What are some ways animals protect themselves from
4. The __________ of a cactus stores water. predators?
5. Polar bears have __________ fur to keep them warm. 4. Explain how fish are adapted to live in water.
6. Penguins use their __________ to swim. 5. Choose one animal and describe how its body helps it survive
in its environment.
7. Frogs have __________ skin to help them live in water.
8. Camels store fat in their __________.
9. A plant that floats on water is called an __________ plant.
10.Animals in cold places often have a layer of __________
under their skin.