Roots
Stems and Leaves
Plant Vocabulary
Grab Bag
Grab Bag
100
Grasses hold soil in place with their what?
Roots
100
How does the stem help the plant to survive?
moves food, water, and minerals throughout the plant
100
What is a seed plant?
A plant that reproduces using seeds
100
Which part of the flower contains the eggs?
The ovary
100
How does fruit help a plant reproduce?
seeds are protected by the fruit
200
What function do the roots have?
Takes up water from the ground
200
What is the main job of a stem?
To support the leaves and flowers
200
What are offspring?
the young of living things
200
What is the main purpose of a flower?
to create scent and attract pollinators
200
Give an example of a pollinator? Why are pollinators important to plants?
plants rely on pollinators to spread pollen to other plants so that they can reproduce
300
What do root hairs absorb?
Water and Minerals
300
Air gets in and out of a leaf through the.....
Stomata
300
What is fertilization in plants?
the process that forms seeds
300
What takes in energy from sunlight? (hint: it's located inside the leaf)
Chlorophyll
300
Which part of a plant makes pollen?
Stamen
400
Where do roots get water from?
Soil
400
What is the main function of the leaves?
photosynthesis - make food for the plant
400
What is respiration?
When energy is released from sugars
400
What is a conifer?
A seed plant that has no flowers or fruit
400
Which part of a flower makes eggs that grow into seeds?
Pistil
500
Why do people plant grass on a steep hill?
To help anchor the soil in place
500
What are the three things a plant has to have to survive?
Carbon dioxide, water, light
500
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which a plant makes food.
500
What must occur in order for a seed to grow into a new plant?
Germination
500
What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?
Vascular: has roots, stems, and leaves; has tubes that carry water Nonvascular: does not have roots, stems, or leaves; grows close to the ground since there is no stem; no tubes to carry water
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