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

Where does the term 'botany' originate from?

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

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

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

What is the botanical term for the study of algae?

<p>Phycology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did botany originate in prehistory?

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

What did early physic gardens attached to monasteries primarily contain?

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

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

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

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