Plant Processes
Which process allows plants to make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Which plant structure absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
Roots
What is the movement of pollen from one flower to another called?
Pollination
What is the material that plants grow in called?
Soil
What is the practice of growing plants for food and other products called?
Agriculture
What are the tiny openings in leaves that allow gases to enter and leave?
Stomata
What plant structure contains stomata?
Leaves
What are the structures that can grow into new plants?
Seeds
What is the dark, nutrient-rich material in soil called?
Humus
What is the amount of useful plant material produced called?
Yield
What is the movement of water into a plant through a membrane called?
Osmosis
What plant structure helps anchor a plant and absorb water?
Roots
What process occurs when a seed begins to grow?
Germination
What substance can be added to soil to increase nutrients?
Fertilizer
What is the practice of changing which crops are planted in a field from year to year?
Crop rotation
What is the loss of water from a plant called?
Transpiration
Which vocabulary word describes the tiny openings that control gas exchange and water loss?
Stomata
What type of breeding is used to produce plants with desired characteristics?
Selective Breeding
Which type of growing structure allows plants to be grown in a controlled environment?
Greenhouse
What practice involves supplying plants with water artificially?
Irrigation
How are photosynthesis and roots connected?
Roots absorb water which is necessary for photosynthesis
How are roots and stomata related?
Roots absorb water and stomata release it
How are yield and selective breeding related?
Plants can be selectively bred to increase yield.
How can fertilizer affect yield?
Fertilizer increases yield
Give an example of a sustainable farming practice
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