Understanding Plants: A Quiz on Plant Biology

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

• To absorb water

• To produce oxygen

• To capture sunlight for photosynthesis

• To attract insects

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Which plant is known for its ability to trap insects in a watertight 'pitcher'?

• Sundew

• Venus Flytrap

• Pitcher Plant

• Cactus

What strategy do cacti use to deter animals from consuming their stored water?

• Growing in inaccessible locations

• Producing a bitter taste

• Developing sharp spines

• Releasing toxic chemicals

How do plants typically spread their seeds to new locations?

• By attracting more sunlight

• By growing taller

• By producing more oxygen

• By water or wind

What unique action does the exploding cucumber take to disperse its seeds?

• It buries its seeds underground

• It grows towards the sun

• It attracts animals with its color

• It explodes, scattering seeds

What does ‘photo ‘ in photosynthesis refer to

• Sun

• Water

• Light

• Carbon dioxide

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Which one is NOT something plants need to help them survive?

• Sunlight

• Rain

• Air

• Humans

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True or False: Plants are almost everywhere on Earth.

• True

• False

True or False: Plants are important to ecosystems.

• True

• False

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True or False: Plants have different parts that make them up and that do jobs and help it survive.

• True

• False

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