Sunlight
what does a tree need from the sun ?
Energy
where does a tree get most of its water?
The Ground
where is carbon dioxide located
the air
what part of the plant do photosynthesis happen in
the leaves
what gas do plants release during photosynthesis
oxygen
what part of the plant catches sunlight?
Leaves
what part of the tree takes in water?
the roots
do plants take in or release carbon dioxide ?
take in
what gives leaves their green color?
chlorophyll
what gas do humans need to breathe?
oxygen
why is sunlight important to plants?
it helps make them food
what does water help the plants do?
make food
what does leaves help the plant capture?
sunlight energy
what type of food do plants create for themselves?
sugar
can a tree make food without light
No
how does water gets from the roots towards the leaves?
through the tree vessels
what is photosynthesis
the process where plants create food
why are leaves called the "food factories"?
because they make food through photosynthesis
what happens to the oxygen the plants produce
its released into the air
what is the name of the process plants use to turn sunlight energy into food
photosynthesis
what can happen to a tree if it doesn't get enough water?
wilt, stop growing or die
why do plants need carbon dioxide?
to help make food
what 3 things do the leaves use to make food?
sunlight water and carbon dioxide