Plant Life Quiz

In which season does hibernation happen?

• fall

• summer

• winter

How do the roots help a plant meet its basic needs?

• collect water and nutrients

• carry water and provide support

• use sunlight to make food

If a plant's roots are long and deep, what can be inferred?

• It's environment is rich in surface water.

• Water is far below the ground.

• Its environment is shady.

Explain the role of a plant's stem.

• The stem collects sunlight and provides support.

• The stem supports the plant and carries water.

• The stem gathers and carries water inside the plant.

During winter, many trees save their energy for the coming spring. What is this process called?

• dormancy

• hibernation

• migration

Some birds travel south to warmer areas before winter and return in the spring. What is this called?

• hibernation

• migration

• dormancy

Many animals lay their eggs in the springtime because the __________ is helpful for their survival.

• temperature

• precipitation

• wind

What is different about the life cycles of these insects?

• Both insects have an adult stage.

• Only butterflies have an egg stage.

• Only grasshoppers have a nymph stage.

What is the first stage of life for insects?

• egg

• larva

• pupa

How does a bear use its claws to meet its basic needs?

• Bears use their claws for making a den.

• Water can be stored in the bear's claws.

• Claws help a bear dig for food and catch fish.