Plant parts

Do you know plant parts? Take this quiz and refresh your knowledge

1

It is strong and helps hold the plant up

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Correct Answer:

stem

Explanation

The stem is strong and helps hold the plant up. It also helps water and nutrients flow up to the leaves. Some examples of stems we eat are celery, asparagus, and sugar cane.

Reference

https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
2

It collects sunlight and makes food for the plant

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Correct Answer:

leaf

Explanation

Leaves collect sunlight to food for the plant. Leaves come in many different shapes an sizes, but most leaves are flat and green. Some examples of leaves we eat are mint and spinach

Reference

https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
3

It is the part of the plant that makes seeds and fruits

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Correct Answer:

flower

Explanation

Flowers are the parts of plants that make seeds and fruits. Some examples of flowers we eat are lavender and roses.Flowers are colorful so they can attract animals like hummingbirds and bees.

Reference

https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
4

It is the part of the plant that contains seeds

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Correct Answer:

fruit

Explanation

Fruits are the part of plants that protect seeds and helps the seed get moved from place to place by an animal. Animals like to eat fruit because most of them taste sweet.

Reference

https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/
5

it is the part of the plant that absorbs water and minerals from the soil

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Correct Answer:

root

Explanation

Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and hold the plant in the ground so it does not fall over. Some examples of roots we eat are potatoes, carrots and beets.

Reference

https://www.generationgenius.com/external-plant-parts-reading-material/