ICSE Class VIII - Transport in Plants Worksheet (Answer key attached)
Total Marks: 100
Section A - Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
(Choose the correct answer)
1. The tissue responsible for transporting water in plants is: a) Phloem
b) Xylem
c) Epidermis
d) Parenchyma
2. Which process helps in the upward movement of water in plants? a) Transpiration pull
b) Photosynthesis
c) Respiration
d) Diffusion
3. Which of the following is a component of phloem? a) Tracheids
b) Vessel elements
c) Sieve tubes
d) Xylem fibers
4. The loss of water in the form of vapor from leaves is called: a) Transpiration
b) Evaporation
c) Guttation
d) Osmosis
5. The movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to lower concentration is called: a) Osmosis
b) Diffusion
c) Active transport
d) Transpiration
6. Which part of the root is responsible for absorbing water? a) Root cap
b) Cortex
c) Root hairs
d) Xylem
7. The process by which food is transported in plants is called: a) Transpiration
b) Translocation
c) Photosynthesis
d) Guttation
8. In plants, translocation occurs through: a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Parenchyma
d) Collenchyma
9. Which factor does NOT affect the rate of transpiration? a) Humidity
b) Temperature
c) Wind speed
d) Soil type
10. Water enters root cells by: a) Diffusion
b) Osmosis
c) Active transport
d) Capillarity
11. The cohesion-tension theory explains: a) Translocation
b) Photosynthesis
c) Water transport in xylem
d) Guttation
12. The opening and closing of stomata are regulated by: a) Epidermal cells
b) Guard cells
c) Xylem vessels
d) Phloem fibers
13. Which force mainly helps in the ascent of sap? a) Root pressure
b) Capillary action
c) Transpiration pull
d) Cohesion force
14. Which ion plays a key role in the opening and closing of stomata? a) Calcium
b) Potassium
c) Magnesium
d) Sodium
15. Which factor increases the rate of transpiration? a) High humidity
b) Low temperature
c) Strong wind
d) Low light intensity
Section B - Write in Correct Order (2 marks each)
16. Arrange the following steps of transpiration in correct order:
o Evaporation of water from leaf cells, Movement of water from roots to leaves, Water vapor exits through stomata,
Absorption of water by root hairs
17. Arrange the following in the correct order of water transport:
o Xylem vessels, Root hair, Leaves, Stem
Section C - Matching (2 marks each)
18. Match the following:
Column A Column B
Xylem Food transport
Phloem Water transport
Stomata Transpiration
Root hair Absorption
Section D - Name the Following (2 marks each)
19. The process by which water moves from the soil into root cells.
20. The plant tissue responsible for the transport of water.
21. The pores present on the leaves for gaseous exchange.
22. The force that helps water move up in plants.
Section E - Fill in the Blanks (2 marks each)
(Use suitable words to complete the paragraph)
23. In plants, __________ is responsible for transporting water, while __________ is responsible for transporting food.
Water is absorbed by __________ in the roots and moves through the __________ to reach the leaves, where it is lost
through __________.
Section F - Short Answer Questions (3 marks each, 5 subparts)
24. Explain the process of transpiration and its significance.
25. Describe the pathway of water transport in plants.
26. What is translocation? How does it occur in plants?
27. Explain the factors affecting transpiration rate.
(Each question above has 5 subparts, each carrying 2 marks.)
Section G - Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
28. Explain the role of root pressure, capillary action, and transpiration pull in water transport.
29. Discuss the importance of transpiration and its advantages and disadvantages.
Section H - Answer Key
1. b) Xylem
2. a) Transpiration pull
3. c) Sieve tubes
4. a) Transpiration
5. b) Diffusion
6. c) Root hairs
7. b) Translocation
8. b) Phloem
9. d) Soil type
10. b) Osmosis
11. c) Water transport in xylem
12. b) Guard cells
13. c) Transpiration pull
14. b) Potassium
15. c) Strong wind
16. Absorption → Movement through xylem → Evaporation → Exit through stomata
17. Root hair → Xylem vessels → Stem → Leaves
18. (Matching)
o Xylem → Water transport
o Phloem → Food transport
o Stomata → Transpiration
o Root hair → Absorption
19. Osmosis
20. Xylem
21. Stomata
22. Transpiration pull
23. Xylem, Phloem, Root hairs, Stem, Stomata
End of the Question Paper
