The process that uses energy from the sun to make food from water and carbon dioxide.
photosynthesis
Photosynthesis uses light energy, carbon dioxide, and ______ to produce oxygen and sugar.
water
light/radiant energy
What happens to the sugar the plants make?
They use it for energy.
sun

What should go where the X is?
The structure of the plant that draws up water into the plant.
roots

If sunlight stopped shining on the ecosystem, what would most likely happen?
Everything would die.
Why are plants important to animals?
They use carbon dioxide to make food and give us oxygen.
Photosynthesis needs these three things to work.
sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water
A Only carbon dioxide gas combines with sunlight to make sugar.
B Carbon dioxide gas enters the leaf and releases oxygen gas and light.
C Carbon dioxide gas and water combine in the presence of light energy to form sugar.
C Carbon dioxide gas and water combine in the presence of light energy to form sugar.
When we eat food, our body gets ________ from the carbohydrates stored in the food.
energy
How does seaweed get food?
It goes through photosynthesis to make its own food.
Which organism can produce its own food?
A caterpillar
B groundhog
C fish
D moss
D moss
Through photosynthesis, plants make many of the nutrients they need.
Where do they get the remaining nutrients for survival?
from the soil
Which statement best describes the process of photosynthesis?
A It is the process of producing fruits. It is the process of producing fruits.
B It is the process of releasing carbon dioxide.
C It is the process of converting energy and producing food.
D It is the process of absorbing water and releasing nitrogen.
C It is the process of converting energy and producing food.
The products of photosynthesis are these substances.
glucose/sugar and oxygen
The gas product, known as a waste product, that is made from photosynthesis.
oxygen
Photosynthesis takes place in these cell parts.
leaves
Another name for sugar is _____________.
glucose