Quiz about Plant and Animal Parts VRE Review

Question 1

This part soaks up water and minerals. Also, stores food for the plant.

Accepted Answer

roots

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flower

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stem

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leaf

Question 2

This part supports the plant. Contains thin tubes for carrying food, minerals, and water.

Accepted Answer

stem

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flower

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leaf

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roots

Question 3

This part makes food for the plant. Takes in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air.

Accepted Answer

leaf

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flower

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stem

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roots

Question 4

The reproductive part of the plant. It makes seeds and fruit.

Accepted Answer

flower

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stem

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leaf

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roots

Question 5

The large intestines and the stomach are part of the

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digestive system

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nervous system

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circulatory system

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respiratory system

Question 6

The lungs are part of the

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respiratory system

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nervous system

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circulatory system

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digestive system

Question 7

The eyes and brain are part of the

Accepted Answer

nervous system

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circulatory system

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digestive system

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reproductive system

Question 8

The heart is part of the

Accepted Answer

circulatory system

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respiratory system

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nervous system

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digestive system

Question 9

The ovary is part of the

Accepted Answer

reproductive system

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respiratory system

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circulatory system

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nervous system

Question 10

Which of these adaptations enables a fish to live underwater?

Accepted Answer

gills

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scales

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cold-bloodedness

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backbone

Question 11

Many flowering plants have very colorful petals like the lily seen here. What is the main purpose of these colorful petals?

Accepted Answer

to attract insects that pollinate the flower

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to distract birds from eating the seeds

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to protect the plant from predators

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to capture sunlight for photosynthesis

Question 12

Thorns and small hairs on plant stems and leaves help to

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prevent animals from eating it.

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absorb incoming radiant energy.

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attract insects that pollinate the plant.

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absorb water in dry climates.

Question 13

Why do polar bears have a thick layer of fat?

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It helps them stay warm.

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It helps them hide from predators.

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It helps them float in ocean water.

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It helps them find prey.

Question 14

A cactus is a type of plant that grows in the desert. An adaptation cacti have developed to survive in the hot and dry desert is

Accepted Answer

the ability to store large amounts of water in their stem and roots.

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the development of spines to discourage birds from landing on them.

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the use of desert insects for their pollination.

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the ability to create shade to avoid the hottest part of the day.

Question 15

Dune grasses help hold the sand of the sand dunes in place. The grasses can survive in high winds and flooding. What feature of dune grasses helps to keep the plants in place?

Accepted Answer

spreading, fibrous roots

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long, thin leaves

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very thick waxy covering

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small flowers on the end of spikes

Question 16

One of the most important physical characteristics of arthropods is the exoskeleton which is the complex rigid outside covering of the body. Identify the advantage of the arthropod's exoskeleton?

Responses

Accepted Answer

Provides better protection than soft tissue and provides better leverage for muscles

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Provides better protection than soft tissue

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Provides better leverage for muscles

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Can support great size and weight without becoming too heavy

Question 17

This is a potato plant. Yes, the potatoes you eat grow underground, attached to the roots. What is the function of the potato leaves?

Accepted Answer

make food by photosynthesis

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absorb water and nutrients

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collecting sunlight

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reproduction and seed production

Question 18

This is a potato plant. The potatoes you eat grow underground, attached to the roots. What other function do the roots have?

Accepted Answer

absorb water and nutrients

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collecting sunlight

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reproduction and seed production

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make food by photosynthesis

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