Science · Ages 8 to 11 · 8 questions
Plants and photosynthesis quiz
How plants make their food, and what roots, leaves and seeds are for. Play it live: the questions go on the big screen and everyone answers on their own device.
The questions
1Which gas do plants take in from the air to make food?
- ACarbon dioxideAnswer
- BOxygen
- CNitrogen
- DHydrogen
2Which gas do plants give out during photosynthesis?
- ACarbon dioxide
- BNitrogen
- CHelium
- DOxygenAnswer
3What is the green substance in leaves that captures sunlight?
- APollen
- BNectar
- CChlorophyllAnswer
- DSap
4Which part of a plant takes in water from the soil?
- AThe leaves
- BThe flowers
- CThe seeds
- DThe rootsAnswer
5Which part of a plant makes most of its food?
- AThe roots
- BThe petals
- CThe bark
- DThe leavesAnswer
6What is the process plants use to make food from light called?
- ARespiration
- BGermination
- CPollination
- DPhotosynthesisAnswer
7What is it called when a seed begins to grow?
- APollination
- BGerminationAnswer
- CPhotosynthesis
- DEvaporation
8What do bees carry from flower to flower?
- APollenAnswer
- BSeeds
- CRoots
- DChlorophyll