End of Unit Test

SBI3C Plants in the Natural Environment

Date: February 28th, 2015
For: Mr. Shepherd
Section

Knowledge
and
Understanding
(K/U) Marks

Thinking
and Inquiry
(T/I) Marks

Application
(App)
Marks

Communication
(Comm) Marks

Total
Marks in
Section

/4

/4

/8

/4

/1

/5

/1

/2

/2

/5

/5

/5

/3

/9

/9

/21

/14

/9

/12

/9

Section

Curriculum Expectations Covered

F2.1

F1.2, F3.1. F3.2, F3.4, F3.6

F1.1, F3.1, F3.3

F2.1

F1.1, F1.2, F2.3

Note Some of the accommodations I would make in the test for students who required a
little extra guidance or help are highlighted. These might be things I would put right in the
test, but they could also be my hints if a student asks me a question.

K/U /4
Section A: Fill in the Blanks

T/I

/4

Question #1:
In this section you will be comparing/contrasting properties of monocots and dicots by
filling out the chart provided. There will be 0.5 K/U marks and 0.5 T/I marks for each
blank that is correctly filled. (if you fill in the right information but put it in the wrong box
I will still give you 0.5 K/U marks!)
Number of
Cotyledons

Leaf Venation

Vascular Bundle
Arrangement

Flower Pedals
in Multiples
of

Monocot

Dicot

Section B: True and False

In this section read the statement carefully and then put either a T or an F in the blank
beside the statement to indicate whether it is true (T) or false (F). Each question is worth 1`
mark (2, 3, 5, and 6 = K/U, 4 = App)
2. The two main products of photosynthesis are glucose and carbon dioxide.

3. Plant tropism is the plants response to stimuli such as light, gravity, and humidity that
aid in its survival.

4. Monoculture is a good way to increase the resistive ability of a farmers crops.

5. Nitrogen fixation is considered to be part of erosion control.

6. A common example of a tuber is a potato.

K/U /4
T/I

/1

T/I /2
App /2
Section C: Multiple Choice

K/U /1

In this section, read the question carefully and pick the best answer from the options
provided. There is only one correct answer for each question. (Each question is worth 1
mark: 7 and 10 = T/I, 8 and 11= App, 9 = K/U)

7. Pick the statement that best describes the movement of a solvent by the means of
osmosis.
a) Osmosis always moves a solvent in one direction only, from a less concentrated solution
to a more concentrated solution.
b) Osmosis always moves a solvent in one direction only, from a more concentrated solution
to a less concentrated solution.
c) Osmosis can move a solvent in both directions and is not dependent upon the
concentration of the solutions in question.
d) Osmosis does not move solvents and is not related to concentration.

8. Pick the option that is not one of the positive benefits of urban green spaces.
a) Filter water, air, sunlight
b) Reduce the urban heat island effect
c) Provide a habitat for wildlife
d) Reduces biodiversity

9. Circle the form of reproduction in plants that falls under the category of sexual
reproduction.

a) Grafting
b) Pollination
c) Vegetative propagation
d) Cloning

10. In the leaf of a plant, the role of the cuticle is best described as.

a) The external layer that protects the internal layer

b) The water-proofing part of the leaf
c) The pore used in gas exchange and food transpiration
d) Gives off oxygen and has empty space to store oxygen

11. Traditional Aboriginal seed maintenance and distribution practices

a) Have helped sustain ecosystems in Aboriginal communities

b) Reduce career opportunities in Aboriginal communities
c) Do not provide a sustainable way to practice indigenous culture
d) Are ineffective for making agriculture more sustainable
K/U

/5

Section D: Matching
Question #12:

Match the correct definition to the correct term by putting the letter of the term in the
space beside the definition. (1 K/U marks for each correct matching of a definition and a
term)

a) Pistil
b) Chloroplast
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
e) Stamen
The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients upward from the root
and also helps to form the woody element in the stem.

The vascular tissue in plants that conducts sugars and other metabolic products downward from
the leaves.

A plastid in which photosynthesis takes place.

The male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a
filament.

The female organs of a flower, comprising the stigma, style, and ovary.

Section E: Short Answer

T/I

/3

App

/9

Comm /9

Answer each question in full sentences and stay within the space provided. (Note marks will
not be deducted for spelling and grammar mistakes, but communication marks will be awarded
to those who structure their answer logically and clearly with fewer mistakes)

Question #13:
What is something that many urban gardeners do that could potentially cause damage to local
ecosystems? Explain why this is a problem. (3 T/I marks for explaining a problem, 3 Comm.
marks for a clear explanation) (Hint: it is related to making their garden more attractive)

Question #14:
Imagine you are keeping a new plant in your house. The worker at the garden center said it
would grow quite a bit, however, your new plant doesnt seem to be growing at all and it looks
unhealthy. Apply your knowledge about factors that affect growth and hypothesize which factors
are preventing its healthy growth. (1 App. mark for each factor you mention up to 5 marks, and 2
Comm. marks for presenting your hypothesis using proper sentence structure and limited
spelling/grammar mistakes) (Hint: think of chemical and physical factors!)

Question #15:

In your town there is a development plan in place for removing a stretch of marshland and
replacing it with a strip mall. The local community council has asked for feedback from the area
residents and wants short written submissions (1- 2 paragraphs). Using your knowledge of the
benefits of native plant species in marshes, defend why the plan should strive to preserve the
marshland and plan build the mall in an alternative location.
4 App. marks for describing some benefits of preserving the marshland, 4 Comm. marks for
articulating your argument in a convincing and
(Hint: remember that you are submitting this to the council and it should be in an appropriate
format, with a clear statement followed by evidence to support this opinion, and be completed
using full sentences, with as few spelling/grammar mistakes as possible)