Understanding Plant Growth

What do plants need to grow?

• Moonlight, sand, and salt

• Air, rocks, and sugar

• Fertilizer, minerals, and pesticides

• Sunlight, water, soil, and carbon dioxide

What part of the plant absorbs water?

• Leaves

• Flowers

• Roots

• Stems

What is the process by which plants make their food?

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

Why do plants need sunlight?

• Plants use sunlight to attract pollinators.

• Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis.

• Plants need sunlight to grow taller.

• Plants require sunlight to produce seeds.

What is the name of the green pigment in plants?

• carotene

• anthocyanin

• chlorophyll

• xanthophyll

How do plants reproduce?

• Plants reproduce by absorbing nutrients from the soil.

• Plants reproduce exclusively through spores.

• Plants reproduce only through seeds.

• Plants reproduce sexually through flowers and seeds, and asexually through methods like runners and tubers.

What type of soil is best for most plants?

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

• Clay soil

• Peaty soil

What is the role of roots in a plant?

• Roots primarily produce flowers.

• Roots provide stability, absorb water and nutrients, and store energy.

• Roots help in seed dispersal.

• Roots are responsible for photosynthesis.

How can we tell if a plant is healthy?

• A healthy plant has wilted leaves and weak stems.

• A healthy plant is covered in dust and dirt.

• A healthy plant has vibrant leaves, strong stems, and no signs of pests or disease.

• A healthy plant has yellowing leaves and drooping flowers.

What are some common types of plants?

• Mosses

• Cacti

• Trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns

• Algae