Key Stage 2 (KS2) · Science

Plants: Practice Questions

4 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Plants.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the primary function of the flower in many plants?

Question 2

1 mark

Which part of a plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

Question 3

1 mark

In the process of photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy. Which of the following is the waste gas released by the plant during this process?

Question 4

1 mark

Which part of a flowering plant is responsible for producing pollen?

Question 5

2 marks

Describe the function of the anther in a flowering plant.

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Question 6

3 marks

In which part of a flowering plant does fertilisation take place after a pollen grain travels down the pollen tube?

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Question 7

2 marks

What is the primary function of the stomata found on the underside of plant leaves?

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Question 8

4 marks

Plants and their Life Cycles
(a) Name the part of the plant that grows into a fruit after fertilization occurs.
(b) State the primary purpose of the petals in a flower that is pollinated by insects.
(c) Why do seeds need to be dispersed away from the parent plant?

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Question 9

4 marks

Plants
Plants require specific conditions and parts to survive and reproduce.
(a) What are the three main requirements for a seed to germinate?
(b) Identify the part of the plant where photosynthesis primarily takes place.
(c) Explain the role of the xylem in a plant's transport system.

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