Gravity Vocabulary
A invisible force that pulls everything down to Earth's surface.
Gravity
When things are dropped, which way do they travel?
Down
The force of gravity pulls things towards Earth's surface.
True
Part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
Seed
Two things plants need to grow.
Water and sunlight
How heavy something is on Earth.
Weight
_________ on Earth is affected by gravity
a. everything
b. only somethings
c. nothing
Everything
Weight is the same as Mass.
False. Weight is affected by the force of gravity. Mass is the amount of space an object occupies.
A living thing that makes its own food. Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Plant
What kind of beans (seeds) did we grow in class?
Lima beans!!
Using a force to move things closer
Pull
Gravity
Gravity applies the same force to all objects on Earth, regardless of size.
True.
Part of a plant that absorbs water from the ground.
Roots
The process by which a seed begins to grow into a plant.
Germination
To go in a direction towards the ground.
Fall
Throwing something in the air is an example of a _______________.
Push
The flower creates new seeds to make more plants.
True
Part of a plant that helps it stand up straight and support the leaves.
Stem
What are the main parts of a plant?
The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.
A push or pull that makes objects (things) move; it can be strong or weak.
Force
Hundreds of years ago, what fell from the sky to give scientists the idea of gravity?
An apple
All seeds need soil to grow.
False
Part of a plant that grows off the stem and collects sunlight.
Leaf
Why do we need plants?
Plants have many uses. Plants provide oxygen to the environment and are food for many animals, which includes humans. A salad is made of plant parts!