Structures of Life iCheck 2 Review

What does a seed need in order to start growing?

• soil

• nutrition

• sunlight

• water

Tags

NGSS.5-LS1-1

When a seed begins to grow, the process is called__________.

• germination

• rooting

• planting

• wilting

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1

When the seed begins to grow, why do the roots grow first?

• to hold the plant still

• to absorb food from the soil

• to absorb water from the soil

• so you can tell its growing

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.5-LS2-1

Select all the ways that you can tell a seed has started growing.

• the seed is swollen

• the seed coat is broken

• flowers are blooming

• roots are growing out of one side

• the stem is tall

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1

NGSS.4-LS1-1

What is inside a seed that helps it germinate?

• water

• dirt

• stored food

• sunlight

Where is this stored food?

• the embryo

• the cotyledon

• the seed coat

• the roots

What are the TWO main functions of the roots?

• to make seeds

• to make food for the plant

• to hold the plant in place

• to take up nutrients and water from the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the main job of the flower?

• produce seeds

• hold the plant in place

• make food

• support the plant

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

Which of these is NOT a basic need of a plant that it can get from its environment?

• sunlight

• water

• food

• nutrients

Tags

NGSS.5-LS1-1

What type of root is a carrot?

• fibrous root

• taproot