How Vines Climb

This 12-question quiz looks at climbing plants, the ones that need something to lean on as they grow.

You will tackle items such as What primarily supports the climbing plants? and Plants climb to reach the ___., plus a few true or false statements.

A surprising detail is that climbers tend to twist in a consistent direction as they grow, and there is even a special name for the looping, circular motion their tips make while they search for support.

Recommended level: intermediate.

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Question 1

The circular arcs of climbers are called ___.

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Climbers usually cover walls and fences.

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The ___ of climbers are not self-supporting.

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What is not an example of a climbing plant?

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Most climbers are ___ which have two embryonic leaves.

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Climbers can't be grown over other plants.

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Climbers are also known as ___.

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Most climbers are flowering plants.

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Nearly all climbers twine in a ___ direction.

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What primarily supports the climbing plants?

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Plants climb to reach the ___.

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Plants use the following for climbing except ___.

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