Structures of Plants and Animals

Question 1

Name the 4 main parts of a plant.

Answer 1

Roots, stem, leaves, flowers

Question 2

Which 2 other parts may a plant have?

Answer 2

Fruit ( grow from flowers) and seeds (grow in fruits)

Question 3

What is the purpose of a plant’s roots?

Answer 3

To hold the plant in the soil; to absorb water and mineral salts

Question 4

What is the purpose of a plant’s stem?

Answer 4

To keep the plant upright; to hold leaves and flowers

Question 5

What is the purpose of a plant’s leaves?

Answer 5

To catch sunlight to make food for the plant

Question 6

What is the purpose of a plant’s flowers?

Answer 6

To attract insects and birds to help the plant reproduce. They do this by smelling good, and being bright colors.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a plant’s fruits?

Answer 7

To hold seeds

Question 8

What is the purpose of seeds?

Answer 8

To help plants reproduce

Question 9

Describe the possible differences between plants.

Answer 9

Plants may be different sizes, shapes and colors.

Question 10

What parts do all animals possess?

Answer 10

Head, tail, body, limbs and sense organs

Question 11

What are limbs?

Answer 11

Body parts hat connect to the body, such as legs, arms, fins and wings. limbs are used for movement.

Question 12

What are sense organs?

Answer 12

Organs used to learn about the environment around the animal

Question 13

Describe the possible differences between animals.

Answer 13

They may have different sizes, shapes, limbs, sense organs and body coverings