Plants are living things
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Alive or not alive
SubtopicAlive or not alive under Plants are living things for Grade 3 IGCSE.
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Which of these is a way that plants are different from animals?
A.Only plants are alive
B.Plants can make their own food using sunlight
C.Animals don't need water
D.Plants don't grow
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If you see a plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, it shows that...
A.The sidewalk is alive
B.Plants are strong living things
C.The sidewalk is made of seeds
D.Plants don't need water
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Which of these is a need for almost all plants to live?
A.Air
B.Blankets
C.Shoes
D.Television
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Is soil a living thing?
A.Yes, it grows
B.No, it is non-living (though it contains living things)
C.Yes, it breathes
D.Yes, it eats plants
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What is the main reason plants need light?
A.To see where they are going
B.To keep their leaves warm
C.To provide energy for making food
D.To scare away insects
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Which part of the plant holds the seeds to help with reproduction?
A.The roots
B.The fruit or flower
C.The stem
D.The thorns
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Which of these life processes involves getting rid of waste products?
A.Excretion
B.Nutrition
C.Growth
D.Reproduction
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Why is 'Reproduction' essential for life, even if an individual plant can survive without doing it?
A.It helps the plant grow taller.
B.It allows the plant to move to a new location.
C.It ensures that new plants are made so the life cycle continues.
D.It helps the plant breathe better.
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How can you tell a patch of dried moss on a wall is still alive and not just 'dirt'?
A.It feels rough to the touch.
B.It will turn green and begin growing again when you add water.
C.It is the same color as the wall.
D.Dirt moves, but moss does not.
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Which of these processes is 'Sensitivity' in a plant?
A.A root growing away from a toxic chemical in the soil.
B.A leaf falling off a tree in the wind.
C.A seed being eaten by a bird.
D.A stem being chopped into firewood.
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Plant parts
SubtopicPlant parts under Plants are living things for Grade 3 IGCSE.
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Which plant part is like an anchor for a ship?
A.The leaf
B.The flower
C.The root
D.The fruit
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What happens if you put a plant in a very dark cupboard for a long time?
A.It will grow better
B.It will turn blue
C.It will become weak and die
D.It will turn into a seed
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Plants produce their own food. Where does the energy for this come from?
A.The moon
B.The wind
C.The sun
D.The rain
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What part of the plant are you eating if you eat corn on the cob?
A.Seeds
B.Roots
C.Stems
D.Leaves
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Plants are living things. Which of these proves that a plant is alive?
A.It grows and changes
B.It is made of plastic
C.It stays the same size forever
D.It does not need water
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Why do some plants have long, winding stems called vines?
A.To climb up to reach sunlight
B.To hide from the sun
C.To stay underwater
D.To grow roots in the air
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What happens to a flower after it is pollinated?
A.It turns back into a bud
B.It falls off and nothing happens
C.It grows into a leaf
D.It begins to develop into a fruit with seeds
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Which part of the plant's life cycle is shown in this sequence?
A.Photosynthesis
B.Pollination
C.Germination
D.Seed Dispersal
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If a plant has its stem cut off and placed in water, it can sometimes stay alive for a while. Why can't it stay alive forever this way?
A.It cannot get any sunlight anymore
B.It has no roots to absorb minerals and provide long-term support
C.The water in the vase is too clean for the plant
D.The leaves will stop making food if they are in a vase
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What is the primary difference between a fruit and a vegetable in botanical terms?
A.Fruits are always sweet, vegetables are always salty
B.Fruits contain seeds and develop from a flower
C.Vegetables only grow underground
D.Fruits are only eaten by animals, not humans
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Plants and lights
SubtopicPlants and lights under Plants are living things for Grade 3 IGCSE.
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Which part of the plant moves or turns towards the light?
A.The roots
B.The shoot (stem and leaves)
C.The base of the pot
D.The underground seeds
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Healthy green leaves indicate that a plant is:
A.Getting enough light
B.Too cold
C.Dying
D.Getting too much light
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What does light provide to the plant leaves?
A.Moisture
B.Energy
C.Insects
D.Seeds
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When we observe a plant bending towards a window, what is it looking for?
A.Water
B.Fresh air
C.Light
D.Soil
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If you observe a plant in a dark room and notice it is turning yellow, what should you do to help it?
A.Give it more fertilizer only
B.Move it to a brighter area with sunlight
C.Paint the leaves green
D.Put it in a bigger pot in the same dark room
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A plant was grown in a room with light for 4 hours a day. Another was grown with 10 hours a day. Which one will likely be healthier?
A.The one with 4 hours
B.The one with 10 hours
C.They will be exactly the same
D.The one with 4 hours will grow faster
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Why is it harder for plants to grow on the floor of a very dense forest?
A.It is too noisy
B.The tall trees block most of the sunlight
C.There is no soil on the forest floor
D.It never rains under trees
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Which of the following describes the process of photosynthesis most accurately for a Grade 3 level?
A.Plants taking in food from the soil using their roots
B.Plants using light to turn water and air into 'plant-food'
C.Plants breathing in oxygen to stay alive at night
D.Plants moving toward the window to get warm
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What would be the most likely result of painting a plant's leaves with thick black waterproof paint?
A.The plant would grow faster because it is warm
B.The plant would die because light cannot reach the chlorophyll
C.The plant would turn into a different species
D.The plant would start growing through its roots
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Which of these is NOT a requirement for a plant to make food using light?
A.Water
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Oxygen
D.Chlorophyll
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Plants need water and right temperature
SubtopicPlants need water and right temperature under Plants are living things for Grade 3 IGCSE.
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What do we call the liquid that plants need to live?
A.Oil
B.Water
C.Milk
D.Soda
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Is a tree a living thing?
A.No, it is too big
B.Yes, because it grows and needs water
C.No, it does not move
D.Only when it has fruit
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What is the best way to help a plant that has started to wilt because of dry soil?
A.Put it in the freezer
B.Give it some water
C.Take away its light
D.Paint its leaves green
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In an experiment, if you give one plant water and the other no water, which one will likely stay healthy?
A.The one with no water
B.The one with water
C.Both will die
D.Both will grow the same
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Why is it important to water plants during a hot summer day?
A.To wash the dust off the leaves
B.To replace the water the plant loses to the heat
C.To make the sun go away
D.To make the soil turn into ice
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If a plant's roots are damaged, which of these will be the biggest problem for the plant?
A.It cannot catch flies
B.It cannot take in enough water
C.It cannot see the sun
D.It cannot make noise
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Which of these plants would survive best in a very cold place like a mountain top?
A.A banana tree
B.A coconut palm
C.A small, hardy alpine plant
D.A tomato plant
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If you see a plant that has yellow leaves and very wet, mushy soil, what is the most likely problem?
A.It needs more water.
B.The temperature is too low.
C.It has been given too much water (overwatered).
D.It needs more soil.
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Which of these would be a 'fair' way to compare the water needs of two different plant species?
A.Give both plants the same amount of water and keep them at different temperatures.
B.Give both plants the same amount of water, keep them at the same temperature, and measure their health.
C.Give one plant lots of water and the other no water in different rooms.
D.Water the plants only when it rains.
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Why do farmers often use greenhouses to grow plants?
A.To keep the plants in the dark
B.To control the temperature and keep it at the 'right' level for the plants
C.To protect the plants from getting any water
D.To make the plants grow smaller so they fit in boxes
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