What a Plant Needs to Grow Comprehension Test

All of these let you know that this is an informational text EXCEPT

• it has photos with labels

• it has made up characters

• it has events in order

Plants need all of these EXCEPT

• air

• water

• minerals

• exercise

What do seeds need to sprout?

• air

• water

• force

By performing the experiment with cotton balls in bowls, you can see

• if seeds can get too much water

• if seeds like cotton

• if seeds can get too much sunlight

Too much water can keep a seed from

• floating away

• getting enough air

• getting enough sunlight

When performing the plant leaf experiment, you should mark the leaves with _______ to help you find them again.

• paint

• a paper clip

• marker

• tape

What happened to the leaves coated with petroleum jelly?

• they wilted

• they became shiny

• they fell off

What would you use to determine which seed is heavier?

• ruler

• calendar

• measuring cup

• scale

Why do you think that all of the plants were placed in the sun?

• Plants need sunlight to grow and live.

• Plants need to feel the warm sun.

• Plants like to be with other plants.

Why do most plants need the soil?

• So worms can make food for them.

• They get minerals from the soil.

• They do NOT need the soil.