Cactus Lab Project

How long can a cactus live without water?

• 1 year

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Cacti carry out photosynthesis

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What are the spines on a cactus there for?

• They are there to insulate the plant

• They are there to help the cactus with photosynthesis

• They are there to help the cactus collect water

• They are there to protect the cactus from animals

Cacti go through a special mechanism called "CAM", as part of photosynthesis

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

When were cacti first discovered?

• Early 13th Century

• Late 16th century

• Early 15th century

• Late 15th century

How many types of cacti are there?

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 100

• 2,500

Spines or thorns are modified leaves.

• True

• False

Who discovered the first cactus?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Elizabeth

• Cristopher Columbus

• Prince Edward III Jr.

For how long can a cactus live for?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 1000 years

Cacti is native to the Americas

• True

• False