Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________
Class: Year 3 _________
Year 3 Science Worksheet: Plants and Germination
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Circle the correct letter (a, b, c, or d).
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Which of the following is NOT a condition plants need to grow and be healthy?
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a) Warmth
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b) Water
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c) Light
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d) Rocks
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What color do the leaves of an unhealthy plant usually turn?
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a) Bright green
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b) Yellow
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c) Dark blue
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d) Purple
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What process is happening when a seed starts to grow into a new plant?
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a) Photosynthesis
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b) Germination
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c) Pollination
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d) Wilting
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Which part grows out of the seed first to absorb water?
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a) Stem shoot
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b) Root shoot
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c) Leaf
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d) Flower
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.
Word Bank: germination | downwards | upwards | food store | light
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To stay healthy, plants need warmth, water, air, and _______________________.
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Inside a seed, the baby plant gets energy from its _______________________.
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When a seed grows, the root shoot grows _______________________ into the soil.
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The stem shoot grows _______________________ towards the light.
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The process of a seed starting to grow is called _______________________.
Section C: True or False
Circle True or False for each statement.
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An unhealthy plant may have strong roots, stems, and bright green leaves.
( True / False )
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Flowers make seeds.
( True / False )
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The stem shoot grows before the root shoot.
( True / False )
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When a plant droops because it is unhealthy, we say it is wilting.
( True / False )
Section D: Short Answer Questions
Write your answers clearly on the lines provided.
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List the four main conditions plants need to grow and be healthy.
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Describe two signs that show a plant is unhealthy.
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Name two things that are found inside a seed ready to grow.
Section E: Labeling & Identification
Name the three parts described below: