Basic Facts About Plants! Trivia Quiz

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Basic Facts About Plants! Trivia Quiz - Quiz

Plants are a major part of the living things on the earth's surface, and there are beneficial to animals humans in different ways, such as helping ensure the air is breathable to serving as a source for food. In this quiz, you will get to learn some basic facts about plants! Give it a shot and have fun!

Questions and Answers

1.

There are aquatic and terrestrial plants.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "There are aquatic and terrestrial plants" is true. This is because there are indeed plants that can survive and thrive in aquatic environments, such as water lilies and seaweed. On the other hand, there are also plants that grow on land, such as trees, flowers, and grass. Therefore, the statement is accurate in stating that there are both aquatic and terrestrial plants.

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2.

Water lily is a terrestrial plant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Water lilies are not terrestrial plants, but rather aquatic plants. They are adapted to live and grow in water, with their roots submerged and their leaves floating on the surface. This allows them to obtain nutrients and sunlight efficiently. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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3.

A bush is a terrestrial plant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A bush is considered a terrestrial plant because it grows on land rather than in water or air. It is rooted in the ground and obtains its nutrients and water from the soil. Unlike aquatic plants that thrive in water or epiphytes that grow on other plants, a bush is specifically adapted to survive and thrive in a terrestrial environment. Therefore, the statement "A bush is a terrestrial plant" is true.

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4.

Water lilies float on the water, their leaves are called lily pads, they have a beautiful flower and long roots.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Water lilies are aquatic plants that indeed float on the water. Their leaves are commonly referred to as lily pads. Water lilies also produce beautiful flowers and have long roots that anchor them in the water. Therefore, the statement is true.

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5.

What is this?
- A.
  
  Roots
- B.
  
  Stem
- C.
  
  Leaves
- D.
  
  Flower
Correct Answer
A. Roots

Explanation
This question is asking for the identification of a specific object. The correct answer is "roots," which are the underground part of a plant that typically absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

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6.

What is this?
- A.
  
  Flower
- B.
  
  Leaves
- C.
  
  Roots
- D.
  
  Stem
Correct Answer
D. Stem

Explanation
The question is asking for the identification of an object. Out of the given options, stem is the correct answer as it is a part of a plant that supports the leaves, flowers, and fruits, and also transports water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant.

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7.

What is this?
- A.
  
  Stem
- B.
  
  Roots
- C.
  
  Leaves
- D.
  
  Flower
Correct Answer
C. Leaves

Explanation
This question is asking to identify what the given object is. The correct answer is "leaves."

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8.

What is this?
- A.
  
  Fruits
- B.
  
  Leaves
- C.
  
  Seeds
- D.
  
  Roots
Correct Answer
C. Seeds

Explanation
Seeds are the correct answer because they are a common feature of plants. Seeds are reproductive structures that contain the embryo of a plant, allowing for dispersal and germination. Unlike fruits, leaves, and roots, seeds are essential for the reproduction and survival of many plant species. They can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, and types, and play a crucial role in the life cycle of plants.

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9.

Plants need soil, water and sunlight to grow.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Plants require soil, water, and sunlight for their growth. Soil provides essential nutrients and anchors the plant roots, water is necessary for the plant's metabolic processes and to transport nutrients, and sunlight is needed for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. Therefore, it is true that plants need soil, water, and sunlight to grow.

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