unit 4 plants

A sepal is a special leaf that protects the flower bud as it grows

• True

• false

Aquaponics is growing plants in soil.

• false

• true

Answer explanation

It grows in the water

Botany is the study of plants

• true

• false

Variety means a mix of same types

• false

• true

Answer explanation

Variety means a mix of different types.

Carrots and radishes have one main root called taproot.

• true

• false

A petal is a hard, dull part of the flower.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

A petal is a soft, colorful part of the flower.

A botanist is a scientist who studies plants.

• true

• False

Photosynthesis is the process in which plants make new seeds.

• false

• true

Answer explanation

Pollination is the process in which plants make new seeds.

A tomatoe is a tick underground stem called tuber.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

A potato is a thick underground stem called tuber

Stem carries water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

• true

• false