Nature & science · Age 9 · Adaptations & Classification
Plant Classification Keys – Using Keys for the Plant Kingdom
Apply branching key skills to identify and classify plants using observable features.
Module
Adaptations & Classification
Age
Age 9
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
You are identifying plants using a key. The first question is: 'Does it produce flowers?' A cactus answers YES. What does this tell you?
Question 2
Multiple choice
A key asks: 'Are the leaves needle-shaped?' A pine tree answers YES. 'Does it produce cones?' YES. The pine tree is identified as:
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which feature would be LEAST useful in a plant classification key?
Question 4
True or false
Plants can be classified using observable features just like animals.
Question 5
Matching
Match each plant to its key identifying feature for a classification key.