Plant 1
Plant 2
Plant 3
Plant 4
THUNDERDOME
100
Explain the difference between Xylem and Phloem.
Xylem carries water. Phloem carries sugar and nutrients.
100
Transpiration:
Loss of water vapor through the leaves of plants.
100
Why do plants carry out transpiration?
It is the main force moving water up the plant.
100
Name the function of sepals.
They protect the developing flower.
100
What is the name of Frodo's sword?
Sting
200
Explain the difference between primary and secondary growth.
Primary is growing taller. Secondary is growing wider.
200
Explain the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of genetic diversity.
Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity. Asexual reproduction decreases genetic diversity.
200
What is the advantage of "root hairs"? (Answer must have 2 parts)
It increases the surface area of the root system which increases absorption of water and nutrients.
200
What part of the flower contains the sugary nectar?
Stigma.
200
Name this character
Plastic Man
300
These cells change shape to open and close the stomata.
Guard Cells
300
What produces the male gametophyte of a flowering plant?
Anther
300
What is endosperm?
Food supply for a developing plant as germination occurs.
300
Explain the BASIC difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Angiosperms are flowering plants. Gymnosperms are cone bearing plants.
300
Why was Hagrid expelled from Hogwarts?
Expelled from Hogwarts for allegedly opening the Chamber of Secrets with his Acromantula, Aragog (though he was innocent).
400
Water part of an water molecule is positive? Which part is negative?
Hydrogen is positive. Oxygen is negative.
400
What is the tissue between the xylem and phloem?
Cambium
400
Explain what it means for cells to be undifferentiated or unspecialized.
They have not been given a "job". They can become what they need to be based on the needs of the organism or surrounding tissue.
400
Explain the process of pollination that includes a pollinator and the parts of a flower.
A pollinator is attracted to the stigma. It ends up moving pollen from the anther to the stigma. Pollen then goes down the style to the ovary.
400
What animal is Indiana Jones afraid of?
Snakes
500
Give 3 advantages of reproducing with asexual reproduction:
Occurs more quickly. Only one parent needed. If the organism is well suited for the environment, so will the offspring.
500
Explain why increasing genetic diversity in a population is a good thing.
Increasing genetic diversity increases the chances of surviving changing conditions.
500
What is an area of a plant that is under almost constant growth, and also contains meristem.
The root tips.
500
What two properties of water allow for capillary action to occur.
Cohesion and Adhesion
500
Who was the voice for "Batman" in Arkham Asylum?
Kevin Conroy