Photosynthesis
This the gas plants take in to perform photosynthesis
What is carbon dioxide?
Plants absorb water mainly through these structures in the roots.
What are root hairs?
This irrigation method involves watering plants directly at the base using tubes or hoses
What is drip irrigation?
This layer of soil is rich in organic matter and nutrients for plants
What is the topsoil or A horizon?
The average weather conditions of a region over a long period is called this
What is climate?
The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs
What is the chloroplast?
This is the process in which water evaporates from the leaves of plants
What is transpiration?
The most traditional irrigation method, where water flows over fields
What is surface or flood irrigation?
Soil particles are classified by size into sand, silt, and this
What is clay?
Plants that need warm temperatures all year are considered this
What are tropical plants?
The green pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis
What is chlorophyll?
The movement of water from the soil into a plant's roots is called this
What is osmosis?
This type of irrigation sprays water from above, similar to rain
What is sprinkler irrigation?
Soil that has good drainage and holds nutrients well is called this type
What is loam?
A period of low rainfall that affects plant growth is called this
What is a drought?
Photosynthesis converts sunlight into this type of energy stored in sugar
What is chemical energy?
A plant wilts if it doesn't get enough water due to the loss of this pressure
What is turgor pressure?
An irrigation system that conserves water by applying it slowly to the soil near roots
What is micro-irrigation?
The process by which soil loses nutrients or fertility due to water or wind is called this
What is soil erosion?
The amount of rain, snow, or moisture in an area is called this
What is precipitation?
This is the process called when plants release oxygen and water as a byproduct of photosynthesis
What is the oxygen and water production (or photosynthesis byproducts)?
This type of water comes from rainfall, irrigation, or soil moisture available to plants
What is available water?
Irrigation scheduling should consider these two main environmental factors
What are temperature and precipitation?
Soil structure, texture, pH, and organic matter all affect this essential process for plants
What is plant growth?
This climate factor affects both the type of plants that can grow and the rate of photosynthesis
What is temperature?