1. Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of plants?

   A. They reproduce

   B. They grow

   C. They remove waste

   D. They smell

 

2. Which one of the folowing is NOT a function of the root?

   A. To absorb water

   B. To absorb mineral salt

   C. Produce fruits

   D. To anchor the plants

 

3. The following shows functions of leaves. Which one does not?

   A. flower              B. leaves

   C. roots                D. stem

 

4. The following shows functions of leaves. Which one does not?

   A. To make food

   B. To absorb sunlight

   C. To absorb and release air

   D. To anchor the plants

 

5. Tendrils are used by plants for

   A. Feeding

   B. Climbing

   C. Trapping sunlight

   D. Producing flowers

 

6. In what ways do some birds help plants?

   A. Drink the nectar

   B. Provide things needed to make nectar

   C. Provide nutrition

   D. Help in pollination

 

7. What is the function of the stem in plants?

   A. Help in pollination

   B. Anchor the plant

   C. Support the plant

   D. Make food

 

8. The diagram below represents a plant

The parts marked K helps the plant in 

   A. Reproducing

   B. Growing

   C. Breathing

   D. Being beautiful

 

9. In order to germinate seeds require

   A. warmth, temperature and air

   B. moisture, warmth and air

   C. Warmth, ligth and air

   D. Moisture, temperature and light

 

10. The diagram below shows a germinating bean seed.

A. Leaves             B. Cotyledons

C. Seed coat         D. Future root

 

11. Which of the of the following is not an effect of crop disease?

   A. Lowering crop yield

   B. Lowering crop quality

   C. Bring about additional cost

   D. Make harvesting easier

 

12. Which one of the following is true about the cactus plant? The leaves are

   A. small stalks

   B. small branches

   C. reduce to thorns

   D. redused stem

 

13. Plants that adapted to wet environment have

   A. broad leaves

   B. tiny leaves

   C. no stem

   D. no flowers

 

14. Which one of the following does NOT show the reason why animals depend on plants?

   A. For food

   B. For pollination

   C. For shelter

   D. For air

 

15. In the food chain below, what name is given to the herbivores?

Green plants ----> Herbivores ----> Carnivore

   A. Primary consumers

   B. Secondary consumers

   C. Producer

   D. Tertiary consumer

 

16. An example of a fibre crop is 

   A. sisal                    B. Tea

   C. coffee                 D. Coconut

 

17. The following observations were made by pupils of Kwetu Primary school about the stem of a plant.

   (i) had a waxy layer

   (ii) had swollen tissues

   (iii) had very small leaves

The plant was most likely 

   A. cactus    B. acacia

   C. maize     D. hyacinth

 

18. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about plants that are adapted to wet environment?

   A. The leaves are broad and flat

   B. The leaves have many stomata

   C. The roots have no root hairs

   D. They do not have leaves