Understanding Plants and Growth

What do plants need to grow?

• Air, rocks, and sugar

• Moonlight, sand, and salt

• Fertilizer, minerals, and pesticides

• Sunlight, water, soil, and carbon dioxide.

Which part of the plant absorbs water?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stems

• Flowers

What is the process called when plants make their food?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

What do we call the green part of the plant that helps in photosynthesis?

• Stems

• Flowers

• Roots

• Leaves

Which of the following is a type of plant?

• mushroom

• rose

• potato

• carrot

What do seeds need to start growing?

• Cold temperatures, darkness, air

• Water, oxygen, warmth

• Salt, sugar, carbon dioxide

• Sunlight, soil, nutrients

What is the main purpose of roots in a plant?

• To store energy for photosynthesis

• To facilitate gas exchange with the atmosphere

• The main purpose of roots in a plant is to anchor it and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

• To produce flowers and fruits

What do we call a plant that grows in water?

• Aquatic plant

• Desert plant

• Aquarium plant

• Terrestrial plant

Which part of the plant is usually above the ground?

• Roots

• Fruits

• Stem, leaves, and flowers

• Seeds

What happens to a plant if it does not get enough sunlight?

• The plant will develop a thicker stem and larger leaves.

• The plant will produce more flowers and fruits.

• The plant will grow faster and healthier.

• The plant will experience stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and may eventually die.