SCIENCE: UNIT 2 PLANTS

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1. The leaves of a plant have many tiny openings. They trap sunlight and help the plant make food. What is the
main function of leaves in a plant?
a. To support the plant c. To trap sunlight and make food
b. To absorb water d. To hold the plant firmly
2. Inside the stem, there are many tubes. These tubes carry water and minerals from the roots to the
[Link] part of the plant carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
a. Leaf c. Root
b. Stem d. Flower
3. The leaves also have small openings that let gases move in and out of the plant.
The openings in the leaves that allow gases to move in and out are called:
a. Tubes c. Stomata
b. Roots d. Fruits
4. Roots hold the plant firmly to the ground. They also take in water and minerals from the soil.
The roots hold the plant firmly to the ground and also:
a. Make food c. Trap sunlight
b. Take in water and minerals d. Produce flowers
5. Flowers are important parts of plants. They can develop into fruits.
Which plant part develops into fruit?
a. Root b. Leaf c. Flower d. Stem
6. Fruits are special because they contain seeds. The seeds can grow into new plants.
The fruit contains:
a. Stomata b. Seed c. Tubes d. Roots
7. Seeds are found inside the fruit. When they fall into the soil, they can grow into a new plant.
What can grow into a new plant?
a. Root c. Seed
b. Stem d. Leaf
8. Some plants have strong stems. The strong stems help the plants stand upright.
Strong stems help trees to ….
a. Absorb sunlight c. Trap water
b. Stand upright d. Produce flowers
9. Plants with weak stems cannot stand upright. They climb other plants or creep on the ground.
Plants with weak stems usually:
a. Stand tall c. Grow underground
b. Climb or creep d. Store food
10. Some roots grow above the mud. These roots help the plant to get enough air.
Roots that stick out of the mud help the plant to obtain:
a. Food c. Air
b. Water d. Sunlight
11. Dogwood trees are shorter. Their wide leaves help them absorb more sunlight under tall trees. Dogwood
trees have wide leaves because:
a. They are taller c. They grow under tall trees
b. They get much sunlight d. They reduce water loss
12. Oak trees are tall and get much sunlight. Their leaves are smaller to reduce loss of water.
Oak trees have small narrow leaves to:
a. Absorb more sunlight c. Grow fruit faster
b. Reduce water loss d. Support flowers
13. Flowers are not only beautiful, they help plants reproduce.
Flowers help plants to:
a. Absorb minerals c. Stand upright
b. Reproduce d. Store food
14. Different flowers have different shapes and colors. They attract insects and animals.
Different flower colors and shapes help plants by:
a. Attracting insects and animals c. Making roots stronger
b. Producing water d. Absorbing sunlight
15. Most roots are found under the soil. They spread or grow deep into the ground to find water.
Which plant part is usually found underground?
a. Leaf b. Root c. Stem d. Flower
16. Stems usually grow above the ground. They carry water, minerals, and food.
Which plant part is usually above the ground?
a. Seed c. Stem
b. Root d. All of the above
17. When animals eat fruits, the seeds drop to the ground. Later, they can grow into new plants.
When animals eat fruits, what happens to the seeds?
a. They disappear c. They make food for the animals
b. They fall into the ground and grow d. They become flowers
18. Leaves have many different shapes and sizes. This helps plants adapt to the amount of sunlight they get.
Why do some plants have different shapes of leaves?
a. To make food faster c. To grow larger fruits
b. To adapt to sunlight availability d. To stand upright
[Link] stem is important because it supports the leaves and also carries food from leaves to other parts. Which
plant part supports the leaves and carries food?
a. Stem b. Root c. Leaf d. Flower
20. Roots have three main jobs: holding the plant firmly, taking in water, and absorbing minerals.
Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?
a. Taking in water c. Making food
b. Absorbing minerals d. Holding the plant firmly

21. Roots are very important to plants. They take in water and minerals from the soil.
What do roots take in from the soil for the plant? …………………………………………………………………………………………

22. Some plants grow roots above the ground. These roots help them to get air.
Why do some roots grow above the ground? ………………………………………………………………………………………..

23. After a flower grows, it can change into a fruit. The fruit contains seeds.
What happens to a flower after it develops into a fruit? …………………………………………………………………………

24. Tall trees usually have small leaves. These leaves help reduce the loss of water in hot sunlight.
Why do tall trees usually have smaller leaves? ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

25. Flowers are special parts of plants. They help plants reproduce with the help of insects or animals.
How do flowers help plants reproduce? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………