Plant Adaptations- Tropisms

8 Questions | By Mrsmdaley | Last updated: Jan 9, 2013 | Total Attempts: 3316

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This quiz will test your knowledge and understanding of plant responses and adaptations. Specifically, it will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of phototropism, gravitropism, hydrotropism and thigmotropism.

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1.

A tropism in which a plant "bends" towards the sun throughout the day.
- A.
  
  Gravitropism
- B.
  
  Phototropism
- C.
  
  Hydrotropism
- D.
  
  PhotoPeriodism
2.

A tropism where a plant responds to the stimulus of water by growing or bending towards it.
- A.
  
  Hydrotropism
- B.
  
  Photohydroism
- C.
  
  Gravitropism
- D.
  
  Phototropism
3.

Tropism in which a plant responds to the stimulus of gravity.
- A.
  
  Phototropism
- B.
  
  Hydrotropism
- C.
  
  Photoperiodism
- D.
  
  Gravitropism
4.

When a plant responds to touch such as a grape vine wrapping around a branch.
- A.
  
  Hydrotropism
- B.
  
  Thigmotropism
- C.
  
  Photoperiodism
- D.
  
  Gravitropism
5.

What is the name of the chemical that causes uneven growth in plants making them bend?
6.

An action that causes a response.
7.

A reaction from an organism as a result of a stimulus.
8.

This is the changes an organism makes to survive in its environment.

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