Savvas 8th Plant and Animal Life Cycles Test
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29 Questions
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An offspring that is the result of asexual reproduction
An offspring that is the result of asexual reproduction
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What produces egg and sperm cells during the life cycle of a plant?
What produces egg and sperm cells during the life cycle of a plant?
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The joining of an egg cell and a sperm cell is called
The joining of an egg cell and a sperm cell is called
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The energy that powers photosynthesis comes from
The energy that powers photosynthesis comes from
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Budding is a form of
Budding is a form of
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Germination will not happen unless a seed
Germination will not happen unless a seed
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What part of a woody stem forms rings that indicate the tree’s age?
What part of a woody stem forms rings that indicate the tree’s age?
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External fertilization is common for organisms that live in
External fertilization is common for organisms that live in
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The stages of a plant’s life cycle are
The stages of a plant’s life cycle are
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The female reproductive parts on a plant are called
The female reproductive parts on a plant are called
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To slow down transpiration, the stomata __________
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The male reproductive cells in plants are called __________
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An animal body form called a __________ looks like an open umbrella.
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Most gymnosperms produce __________, while most angiosperms produce __________
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Roots can__________
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Identify the type of reproduction that takes place in the guinea pig. __________
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Identify the type of reproduction that occurs in the hydra.__________
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A plant loses water through the process of __________in which water evaporates
through the plant leaves.
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Some animals can reproduce without there being male and female organisms.
Some animals can reproduce without there being male and female organisms.
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During internal fertilization, an embryo forms inside the female's body.
During internal fertilization, an embryo forms inside the female's body.
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Most animals, including humans, produce offspring that are different from the parents.
Most animals, including humans, produce offspring that are different from the parents.
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The more root area a plant has, the more water and minerals it can absorb.
The more root area a plant has, the more water and minerals it can absorb.
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The length of time between fertilization and birth is called the gestation period.
The length of time between fertilization and birth is called the gestation period.
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Flowering plants that complete a life cycle within one growing season are called perennials.
Flowering plants that complete a life cycle within one growing season are called perennials.
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Since no animal lives forever, reproduction is essential to the survival of a species.
Since no animal lives forever, reproduction is essential to the survival of a species.
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In plants, sexual reproduction occurs when a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form a zygote.
In plants, sexual reproduction occurs when a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form a zygote.
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Name a example of a taproot plant.
Name a example of a taproot plant.
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If a plant has flowers with large, colorful petals, would you expect wind or animals to disperse its pollen? Explain your reasoning.
If a plant has flowers with large, colorful petals, would you expect wind or animals to disperse its pollen? Explain your reasoning.
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Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Use complete sentences.
Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Use complete sentences.