Role of flowers practice exercise 3

A community in Makueni planted flowering trees to reduce strong winds and soil erosion. Which two roles are the flowers performing in this case?  (1 mark)

A community replaced flowering shrubs with stones and plastic decorations for landscaping. Suggest an environmental impact this change could have.  (1 mark)

A farmer noticed a decline in fruit production after spraying pesticides that killed many bees. What role of flowers has been interfered with and how does it affect the plants? (1 mark

A farmer noticed that butterflies are often seen around pumpkin flowers on her farm. What role are the flowers playing in this interaction?  (1 mark)

After cutting all the flowers from a tomato plant, a student observed no fruit developed. Using this observation, describe the function of flowers. (1 mark)

During a school trip to Naivasha flower farms, students saw flowers being grown in greenhouses. Why is flower farming important in Kenya’s economy?  (1 mark)

Explain how the presence of many flowering plants in a school garden might influence insect populations and learning activities. (2 marks)

In a study, areas with more flower species were found to have richer animal life. What conclusion can be drawn about flowers in ecological systems?  (1 mark)

Juma removed all flowers from a bean plant. What effect will this have on the plant’s ability to reproduce? (1 mark)

Mary noticed that bees were frequently visiting the sunflower plants in her garden. What role are the flowers playing in this situation? (1 mark)