Botany and Plant Science Quiz
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What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?

  • Geologist
  • Astronomer
  • Botanist (correct)
  • Zoologist
  • What did botany originally originate as in prehistory?

  • Astronomy
  • Herbalism (correct)
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • How many species of land plants do botanists study approximately?

  • 410,000 species (correct)
  • 600,000 species
  • 200,000 species
  • 1,000,000 species
  • Which organisms historically fell within the sphere of interest of the International Botanical Congress?

    <p>Fungi, algae, and land plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the term 'botany' originate from?

    <p>Ancient Greek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?

    <p>369,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the botanical term for the study of algae?

    <p>Phycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did botany originate in prehistory?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did early physic gardens attached to monasteries primarily contain?

    <p>Medicinal plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Greek word is the term 'botany' derived from?

    <p>βοτάνη (botanē)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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