Stages of Growth
What is the 1st stage of a plant's life cycle?
Seed Stage?
What part of the plant anchors it in the soil and absorbs water and nutrients?
Roots
What process is occurring when pollen from the male part of a flower fertilizes the female part?
Pollination
Which environmental factor is crucial for the germination of seeds, as it helps to soften the seed coat?
Water
What is the term for plants that complete their life cycle in one year?
Annuals
What word describes the process where a new plant begins to develop into a new plant?
Germination
What is the primary function of leaves in a plant's life cycle?
Photosynthesis
What term is used for the protective outer layer of a seed?
Seed Coat
How does sunlight help a plant to grow?
By causing photosynthesis.
What do we call plants that live for 2 years, typically flowering in the 2nd year?
Biennials
In what stage does a plant develop its root system and begin to grow leaves?
Seedling Stage
What part of a flower contains ovules and develops into a fruit after fertilization?
Ovary
What is the name for the male reproductive organ of a flower?
Stamen
How does temperature affect the germination of seeds?
Seeds require specific temperature ranges to effectively germinate.
What are plants that can live for several years and continue to grow and reproduce called?
Perennials
What is the primary growth stage of a plant characterized by rapid growth and leaf production?
Vegetative Stage
What is the stems primary function in a plant?
To carry nutrients and water between roots and leaves.
In flowering plants, what is the female reproductive part called?
Pistil
What effect does soil quality play in plant growth?
Plants require nutrient rich soil for healthy growth.
What term refers to the natural process by which plants lose their leaves in response to seasonal change?
Abscission
What stage follows the vegetative stage, where the plant develops flowers or cones for reproduction?
Reproductive Stage
What part of a flower is responsible for producing and dispersing pollen?
Anther
What is the term for the process where seeds are spread away from the parent plant?
Seed Dispersal
What is the term for the natural process by which plants adapt to their environment?
Evolution
What type of plants can survive in harsh conditions and have adaptations to retain water?
Succulents