Unit 7: Ecosystem and Life Cycle of Plants

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What do leaves of forest trees grow at the top of the tree?

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To capture sunlight.

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What are two functions of flowers?

Back

Attract pollinators and make seeds.

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What activity helps plants get nutrients from the soil?

Back

Activities of animals and microorganisms that break down organic matter.

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How do nutrients get into the soil?

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Through decaying matter.

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What does a plant need most when it tilts toward a window?

Back

Sunlight during the day.

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What is an ecosystem?

Back

A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

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What do plants need to grow?

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Sunlight, water, air, and nutrients.

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What is the life cycle of a plant?

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The stages a plant goes through from seed to maturity.

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What role do pollinators play in the ecosystem?

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They help plants reproduce by transferring pollen.