PLANT NEEDS
Name one thing plants need to live...
Water / Light / Air / Nutrients / Space
Which part absorbs water?
Roots
What do plants use to make food?
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
Where do plants get water?
From the soil through roots
What gas do plants take in?
Carbon dioxide
Why do plants need sunlight?
To make food through photosynthesis
Which part supports the plant?
Stem
What gas do plants take in?
Carbon dioxide
How does water move through a plant?
From roots → stem → leaves
What gas do plants release?
Oxygen
What happens if a plant doesn’t get water?
It wilts and cannot survive
Which part makes food?
Leaves
What do plants produce?
Oxygen and food (glucose)
What are nutrients?
Substances plants need to grow and stay healthy
What are stomata?
Tiny openings in leaves
Why do plants need space?
To grow roots and leaves properly
What is the function of flowers?
Reproduction (making seeds)
Where does photosynthesis happen?
In the leaves
What is hydroponics?
Growing plants in water instead of soil
Where are stomata found?
On the underside of leaves
Name all 5 basic needs of plants
Water, light, air, nutrients, space
Name 4 plant parts and their functions
Roots (absorb water), stem (support), leaves (make food), flowers (reproduce)
Explain photosynthesis
Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food and release oxygen
Why are nutrients important?
They help plants grow strong and healthy
How do stomata work?
They open and close to control gas exchange