Botanical Terms
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What is the process called when a seed begins to sprout and grow?
About Botanical Terms
Botanical Terms is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Plant science and botany vocabulary A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is the process called when a seed begins to sprout and grow?
Answer: Germination
2. What does 'deciduous' mean when describing a tree?
Answer: It sheds its leaves annually
3. What is the 'stamen' in a flower?
Answer: The male reproductive organ that produces pollen
4. What does 'photosynthesis' literally mean?
Answer: Putting together with light
5. What is a 'rhizome' in botany?
Answer: A horizontal underground stem that sends out roots and shoots
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Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Botanical Terms fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Botanical Terms?
Botanical Terms has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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