Who Needs Dirt?

If we think about all the things plants need to survive, dirt (soil) is at the _______ of the list.

• top

• middle

• bottom

As humans, our _________ give us what we need by breaking down the food that we eat, creating energy, and get the oxygen we need to survive.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Plants have organs, although they may look different than humans, which also give them what they need to survive.

• True

• False

Plants need __________ to survive.

• Plants only need light. That's it!

• Plants need light, but also need water and carbon dioxide.

• Plants need light, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide to thrive.

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What is the process called where plants use light to create energy?

• photosynthesis

• biosynthesis

• thesis

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Which of the following correctly lists the organs in fl owering plants?

• Flower, leaf, stem, root

• Flower, leaf, stem, root hair cell

• Leaf, stem, root, root hair cell

• Stem, root, root hair cell

The root of a plant is like an anchor. What is the purpose of the root?

• it decides what color the flowers will be.

• it creates a pathway for photosynthesis to take place.

• it helps the plant stay in place.

Dirt (soil) is __________ necessary to grow a plant.

• absolutely

• not

• somewhat

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Growing a plant without water (we read about this!) is called hydroponics?

• True

• False

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