1. True and False:
(1) Gymnosperms mean naked seed. - True
(2) Cherry blossom trees are gymnosperms. - False
(3) Oak trees are gymnosperms. - False
(4) Pine trees are gymnosperms. - True
(5) Ferns are gymnosperms. - False
(6) Angiosperms evolved before gymnosperms. - False
(7) Conifers means cone seed. - True
(8) Oak trees are only pine trees. - False
(9) Cycads are mostly found in tropical regions. - True
(10) Cycads are more prevalent today than in the past. - False
(11) Gymnosperms are vascular plants. - True
(12) In conifers, male cones are usually smaller than female. - True
(13) Most conifers are deciduous. - False
(14) Conifers usually rely only on wind for pollination. - True
(15) In gymnosperms, the sporophyte generation is the plant. - True
(16) The ginkgo fruit produces a pleasant odor. - False
2. Fill in the following concept map about gymnosperms:
- Def: Plants with naked seeds
- Characteristics: Produce cones, have needle-like leaves, are evergreen (mostly), reproduce via wind pollination, have vascular tissue
- Examples: Pine, Spruce, Fir, Cedar, Cycad, Ginkgo
- Reproduction: Male cones produce pollen, female cones produce ovules, fertilization occurs via wind-borne pollen, seeds develop on cone scales
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of angiosperms and gymnosperms worksheet.
