Plant Evolution and Diversity Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for the food we eat?

• The Sun

• The Wind

• The Ocean

• The Moon

Which group of algae is considered closely related to modern plants?

• Diatoms

• Red Algae

• Brown Algae

• Charophytes

What adaptation helps plants prevent drying out on land?

• Bright flowers

• Deep veins

• Thick roots

• Waxy cuticle

Why do early land plants like mosses need to stay close to water?

• They have deep roots

• They produce seeds

• They have strong cell walls

• They lack roots and stems

What is a limitation of ferns in terms of reproduction?

• They produce seeds

• They require water for fertilization

• They grow in dry areas

• They have strong roots

What advantage do seeds have over spores?

• They are less durable

• They are smaller

• They require water for dispersal

• They have a protective layer

What characteristic defines gymnosperms?

• They grow in tropical areas

• They have broad leaves

• They produce naked seeds

• They have flowers

What is a key feature of angiosperms that contributes to their success?

• Thick bark

• Deep roots

• Cones

• Flowers

How do monocots differ from dicots?

• Monocots have two seed leaves

• Monocots have parallel veins

• Monocots are non-flowering

• Monocots have a network of veins

What role do pollinators play in the reproduction of flowering plants?

• They eat the seeds

• They disperse the seeds

• They transfer pollen

• They protect the flowers