Savvas 8th Plant and Animal Life Cycles Test

By Jennifer Potter
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29 Questions
1.

An offspring that is the result of asexual reproduction

2.

What produces egg and sperm cells during the life cycle of a plant?

3.

The joining of an egg cell and a sperm cell is called

4.

The energy that powers photosynthesis comes from

5.

Budding is a form of

6.

Germination will not happen unless a seed

7.

What part of a woody stem forms rings that indicate the tree’s age?

8.

External fertilization is common for organisms that live in

9.

The stages of a plant’s life cycle are

10.

The female reproductive parts on a plant are called

11.
To slow down transpiration, the stomata __________
12.
The male reproductive cells in plants are called __________
13.
An animal body form called a __________ looks like an open umbrella.
14.
Most gymnosperms produce __________, while most angiosperms produce __________
15.
Roots can__________
16.
Identify the type of reproduction that takes place in the guinea pig. __________
17.
Identify the type of reproduction that occurs in the hydra.__________
18.
A plant loses water through the process of __________in which water evaporates
through the plant leaves.
19.

Some animals can reproduce without there being male and female organisms.

20.

During internal fertilization, an embryo forms inside the female's body.

21.

Most animals, including humans, produce offspring that are different from the parents.

22.

The more root area a plant has, the more water and minerals it can absorb.

23.

The length of time between fertilization and birth is called the gestation period.

24.

Flowering plants that complete a life cycle within one growing season are called perennials.

25.

Since no animal lives forever, reproduction is essential to the survival of a species.

26.

In plants, sexual reproduction occurs when a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form a zygote.

27.

Name a example of a taproot plant.

28.

If a plant has flowers with large, colorful petals, would you expect wind or animals to disperse its pollen? Explain your reasoning.

29.

Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Use complete sentences.