TCI Science Unit 1 Lesson 1 Vocabulary

Which part of the plant is typically underground and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

• leaf

• stem

• chlorophyll

• root

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water called?

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

• fermentation

What is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis? (a)  

• xylem
• chlorophyll
• phloem
• keratin

What is the name of the structure in plants that is responsible for photosynthesis and transpiration? (a)   .

• root

• leaf

• flower

• fruit

Which system in plants transports water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant?

• nervous system

• vascular system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

What part of the plant provides support and transports water and nutrients between the roots and leaves?

• root

• stem

• leaf

• flower

What is the plant structure that connects the leaves with the roots?

• Vascular system

• Chlorophyll

• Stem

• Root

Match the following functions of plant parts with their correct descriptions.

• Function of roots

• To make food

• Function of chloroplasts

• To support the plant and take in water and nutrients

• Function of stem

• To capture the energy in sunlight

• Function of leaves

• To connect leaves with the roots

What is the process called in which plants use energy from light to make food?

• Vascular transport

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

What is the green substance found in leaves that captures the energy in sunlight?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene