Investigation 2- I-Check Review

The following statements describe how a seed started to germinate, EXCEPT one. Which of the following is not part of seed germination?

• Flowers are beginning to form.

• The seed becomes swollen.

• The seed coat is broken.

• A root is coming out of one side.

• A leaf and a stem are coming out of the other side.

What are the basic needs of a plant?

• water, soil, sunlight, nutrients

• soil, sunlight, water, air

• soil, nutrients, sunlight, water, and air

• water, soil, air only

If you give a seed_____, it is likely to start growing.

• food

• air

• food

• water

Which part of a plant produces the fruit?

• root

• flower

• leaf

• stem

Where does the seed get the food to begin growing the root?

• seed coat

• embryo

• stem

• cotyledon

Some plants can grow in water without soil as long as you put_____ in the water.

• food

• salt

• nutrients

• soil

The stage in a plant's life cycle when the seed begins to grow is called_____.

• flowering

• germination

• seedling

• rooting

When a seed begins to grow, why does the root grow first?

• to push off the seed coat

• to collect food

• to let the gravity pull it down

• to soak up water

Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?

• Roots produce flowers.

• Roots take up nutrients from the soil.

• Roots anchor the plant in soil.

• Roots soak up water.

Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?

• Roots collect water for the plant.

• Roots produce seeds.

• Roots take up nutrients.

• Roots keep the plant in soil.