DIVERSITY OF PLANTS Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: Non-vascular plants have roots, stems, and leaves.

A

False (They lack true roots, stems, and leaves.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Vascular plants use xylem and phloem to transport water and nutrients

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ferns reproduce through seeds.

A

False (They reproduce using spores.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Gymnosperms produce flowers.

A

False (They produce cones, not flowers.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Angiosperms are also known as flowering plants.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Mosses belong to vascular plants.

A

False (They belong to non-vascular plants)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Plant diversity is important for maintaining ecosystems

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Climate change does not affect plant diversity.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Gymnosperms have seeds enclosed in fruits.

A

False (Their seeds are “naked” and not enclosed in fruits.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

All plants use photosynthesis to make their own food.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

This plant has feathery leaves and reproduces using spores.

A

Ferns/Pteridophytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

This plant group includes roses, apple trees, and sunflowers.

A

Angiosperms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Pine trees belong to this plant group.

A

Gymnosperms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Mosses and liverworts belong to this group.

A

Non-vascular plants/Bryophytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

vascular tissue that carries water from the roots to the leaves.

A

Xylem

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

vascular tissue that transports nutrients and sugars in plants. (from leaves to other parts of the plants)

17
Q

The process where plants use sunlight to make food.

A

Photosynthesis

18
Q

Identify one major threat to plant diversity.

A

Climate change/Deforestation,/Pollution

19
Q

The structure in a flower where seeds develop.

20
Q

the plant group that does not produce seeds.

A

Bryophytes & pteridophytes

21
Q

_________ and phloem are the two vascular tissues in plants.

22
Q

Plants that do not have true roots, stems, or leaves are called ____________.

A

Non-vascular plants

23
Q

The reproductive structure of angiosperms is called a ____________.

24
Q

Plants provide humans with oxygen through the process of ___________.

A

Photosynthesis

25
The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called ____________.
Photosynthesis
26
_________ are the tiny openings in leaves that help in gas exchange.
Stomata
27
The main function of plant roots is to absorb __________ and nutrients.
Water
28
Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are threats to __________ diversity.
Plant
29
The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called ____________.
Photosynthesis
30
The part of a plant that carries out photosynthesis is the __________.
Leaf