Apple Life Cycle Quiz

What conditions are necessary for an apple seed to begin sprouting?

• Cold temperatures and dry soil

• Plenty of water, sunlight, and nutrients

• Strong winds and rocky soil

• Darkness and high humidity

What is the primary function of the leaves on a sapling?

• To provide shade for the roots

• To make food through photosynthesis

• To absorb water from the air

• To protect the tree from insects

Why are blossoms important in the life cycle of an apple tree?

• They attract birds to the tree

• They provide shade for the tree

• They help the tree grow taller

• They are the first step in making apples

How do insects contribute to the apple tree's fruit production?

• By eating the leaves

• By providing shade for the blossoms

• By carrying pollen from flower to flower

• By digging tunnels in the soil

What happens to the apple blossoms after they are pollinated?

• They turn into leaves

• They become seeds

• They grow into new branches

• They fall off and the center swells into an apple