Plant Classification

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What are the two main groups of the plant kingdom?

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The plant kingdom is divided into two main groups: seed and seedless plants.

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What type of plants are mosses, liverworts, and hornworts?

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Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts are nonvascular plants.

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Where do nonvascular plants usually grow?

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Nonvascular plants usually grow in damp, shady areas.

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Which group of plants absorbs water like a sponge?

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Nonvascular plants absorb water like a sponge.

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Which plant would scientists group with watermelon plants?

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Scientists would group apple trees with watermelon plants.

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What is a vascular plant?

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Vascular plants are plants that have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients.

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What is a nonvascular plant?

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Nonvascular plants are plants that do not have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.

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Give an example of a flowering plant.

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An example of a flowering plant is a rose.

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What is the main difference between flowering and non-flowering plants?

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The main difference is that flowering plants produce flowers and seeds, while non-flowering plants do not.

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What are seedless plants?

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Seedless plants are plants that reproduce through spores instead of seeds.