Root, Stem, Leaf Systems in Plants Quiz

What do roots help prevent by keeping the soil intact?

• Plant growth

• Wind and water erosion

• Flower blooming

• Seed production

Where do stems that grow above the ground get energy from?

• Soil nutrients

• Sun's light energy

• Water

• Air

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What do phloem tubes carry?

• Water

• Minerals

• Sugar

• Oxygen

What happens to herbaceous stems in seasonal climates?

• They grow continuously

• They die down to the roots

• They become woody

• They stop growing

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What do stems use to transport water and nutrients?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Xylem and phloem

• Flowers

What is the function of bud scales?

• Protect the bud

• Help in photosynthesis

• Absorb water

• Support the plant

Which part of the stem can develop into a new branch?

• Node

• Terminal bud

• Lateral bud

• Leaf scar

Which part of the stem is found at the junction of the stem and leaf?

• Terminal bud

• Node

• Lateral bud

• Bud scales

What is the main characteristic of a herbaceous stem?

• It is rough

• It is smooth

• It is thick

• It is brown

What do the xylem and phloem tubes in the stem do?

• Transport water and food

• Produce flowers

• Absorb sunlight

• Create seeds

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