Plant and Animal Structures

Question 1

Plants have 4 main parts, can you name them?

Answer 1

Roots
Stems
Leaves
Flowers

Question 2

Name 3 functions of roots

Answer 2

1. They keep the plant in the ground
2. They absorb minerals and water
3. Some plants store the food in their roots.

Question 3

Name 3 functions of stems

Answer 3

1. They keep the plant upright
2. They carry nutrients and water
3. Some plants store food in their stems.

Question 4

Name 3 functions of leaves

Answer 4

1. Leaves absorb sunlight and use it to make food for the plant.
2. Some plants use their leaves to store water or food.
3. Most leaves have veins that carry water and nutrients from the roots.

Question 5

Name 3 funcitons of flowes

Answer 5

1. Flowers are bright in colour to lure birds and insects.
2. The flowers help to reproduce new plants – they make pollen.
3. Flowers come in many different shapes and sizes.

Question 6

Most animals have 4 body parts.
Can you name them?

Answer 6

1. Head
2. Body
3. Tail
4. Limbs

Question 7

What is an animal’s head used for?

Answer 7

The animals brain is inside it’s head.

Question 8

Name two things a tail could be used for?

Answer 8

In fish it could be used to swim. In Kangaroos it is used for balance.

Question 9

Why do animals have a body?

Answer 9

Animals have a body to protect their internal organs

Question 10

What are senses?

Answer 10

These are body parts that are used to observe their surroundings. It enables the animals to see, hear, smell, taste and feel.