Matter and Energy in Plants (STEMscopes)

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What does growth mean?

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Growth is an increase in size, abundance, or complexity.

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What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy, like a baboon.

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What gas do plants release after making food?

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Plants release oxygen as a waste gas after photosynthesis.

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What is hydroponic gardening?

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Hydroponic gardening is growing plants without soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

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What is the role of sunlight in plant growth?

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Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, which helps plants grow.

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What is soil?

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Soil is a natural resource that provides nutrients and support for plant growth.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the importance of water for plants?

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Water is essential for photosynthesis and helps transport nutrients within the plant.

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