SP4.1

Plant Systems

Plants are made up of different parts that work together as a system. Learn how roots, stems and leaves help plants absorb water, make food, and stay alive and healthy.

Section 1: Plant Systems MCQ

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1. What is a “System” in biology?
2. Which part of the plant mainly makes food?
3. What is a main function of the stem?
4. Which part anchors the plant firmly in the ground?
5. The stem contains tubes to transport ________.
6. Why does a cactus have needle-like leaves (spines)?
7. How does the Water Lettuce plant stay afloat?
8. A plant with a weak stem that grows up a support is a ________.
9. Which of these is an example of an underground stem?
10. What is the function of “Prop Roots” in Mangroves?
11. A carrot is an example of a ________.
12. In a water absorption experiment, why is oil added?
13. If you remove the roots, what happens?
14. Which part takes in Carbon Dioxide?
15. What does “Interdependence” mean?
16. What do leaves need for photosynthesis?
17. A Creeper is a plant that ________.
18. What is the function of the Poison Ivy leaf?
19. In which direction does water move in a plant?
20. What is the main role of flowers?
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Section 2: Plant Part Functions

Sort the functions to the correct plant part:

Make Food
Absorb Water
Support Branches
Exchange Gases
Anchor Plant
Transport Food

Leaf

Stem

Root

Section 3: The Transport System

Complete the description of the plant system:

Roots
Water
Stem
Leaves
Food
The plant system relies on teamwork. The absorb from the soil. The carries it upwards to the rest of the plant. The use sunlight to make , which is then transported back to other parts.

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