The Marvelous World of Photosynthesis and Maple Trees

What do plants, including maple trees, need to perform photosynthesis?

• Water and soil

• Sunlight and carbon dioxide

• Oxygen and leaves

• Fertilizer and pesticides

Which part of the maple tree is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Trunk

• Leaves

• Seeds

What is the main product of photosynthesis that is essential for human life?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Sugar

• Water

What is the sweet liquid called that is made by boiling the sap of a maple tree?

• Maple syrup

• Maple juice

• Maple water

• Maple oil

Which part of the maple tree absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Trunk

• Branches

During photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight into what type of energy?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

• Thermal energy

What is NOT a product made from maple trees?

• Maple sugar

• Maple wood furniture

• Maple tea

• Maple chocolate

What color does a maple leaf turn in the fall?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

• Purple

How do maple trees benefit the environment?

• They produce carbon dioxide.

• They reduce soil erosion.

• They increase air temperature.

• They consume large amounts of water.

What is the name of the process by which maple trees convert sunlight into food?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion