Understanding Plant Senses and Communication

What was the main conclusion from Cleve Baxter's experiments with plants?

• Plants have ESP and can read minds.

• Plants have unique ways of sensing their environment.

• Plants can hear classical music.

• Plants can move to sunnier spots.

How do plants determine which way is up and which way is down?

• By sensing light.

• By sensing gravity.

• By sensing temperature.

• By sensing moisture.

What is phototropism?

• Plants growing towards heat.

• Plants growing towards sound.

• Plants growing towards water.

• Plants growing towards light.

How do plants track the seasons?

• By measuring air pressure.

• By measuring temperature changes.

• By measuring the amount of light they receive.

• By measuring soil moisture.

What role does ethylene gas play in plants?

• It helps plants absorb water.

• It helps plants photosynthesize.

• It helps plants ripen and communicate.

• It helps plants grow taller.

How do plants warn each other of danger?

• By changing color.

• By releasing volatile chemicals.

• By making noise.

• By moving leaves.

What happens when a vine touches an object?

• It changes color.

• It stops growing.

• It coils around the object.

• It releases ethylene gas.

What is the sensitive plant's reaction to touch?

• It changes color.

• It folds its leaves.

• It releases a scent.

• It grows faster.

What is a common misconception about plants and music?

• Plants are deaf to music.

• Plants can hear and respond to music.

• Plants can dance to music.

• Plants grow faster with music.

What is the primary way plants sense touch?

• Through chemical signals.

• Through electrical signals.

• Through light signals.

• Through sound signals.