Plant Review

Growth and SupportPart 1

100

What four main things do plants need to stay alive and healthy?

Sunlight, Air, water, nutrients

200

What are the two types of roots?

Fibrous and Taproot 

300

What are the functions of the roots?

The roots take in water and nutrients from the soil. They also help support the plant so it does not blow over in the wind. 

400

What is the purpose of the stem?

Connects the roots and the leaves. 

500

What do root hairs do?

The root hairs soak up water and nutrients the plant needs through the hairs. 

Growth and SupportPart 2

100

What part of the plant is the food made? 

Leaves

200

What is the green substance that captures the energy in sunlight?

Chlorophyll 

300

What is the name of the system of tubes inside the plant that connect the leaves, stems, and roots? These tubes carry food, water, and nutrients to all part of the plants. 

The vascular system 

400

What does a plant need to make its own food? 

Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

500

What kind of food does a plant make? 

Sugar

Protection

100

What are some ways leaves have adapted to protect themselves from drying out?

-Hairy leaves

-Waxy leaves 

-Open and close the leaves 

200

What is the tough outer covering of most trees called?

Bark

300

How do spines, thorns, and prickles protect a plant?

Since spines, thorns, and prickles are sharp and pointy, it keeps animals from eating the plant. 

400

What is the sticky liquid on a plant that can kill insects if they get stuck in it? 

Resin

500

What type of bark helps keep a tree cool in the hot sun?

White bark

Reproduction

100

All living things are called____________

Organisms

200

What is an offspring?

A new organism (baby plant)

300

What are the two MALE parts of a flower called?

Stamen and Pollen

400

What are the two FEMALE parts of the flower called?

Pistil and Ovary 

500

What is inside the ovary?

Seeds (the seed contains a baby plant and a supply of food)