PLANT NUTRITION
Nutrients
What gas do plants take in to perform photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?
So our body gets what it needs to stay healthy.
The plants - producers
What happens to energy as it moves through a food chain?
It decreases at each level
What part of the plant takes in the water?
roots
What do plants produce as a result of photosynthesis?
glucose
Are all calories the same?
No - some calories are "empty" like from candy and other calories are full of nutrients like an apple or oatmeal.
Name a consumer in the food chain -
Example: Rabbit, human, dog
What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?
Break down dead organisms into nutrients
Name one nutrient that is essential for plant growth?
Nitrogen
What is the name of the pigment that help plants absorb sunlight? (it's green)
chlorophyll
We get a lot of energy from carbohydrates - what are some examples of these foods?
cereal, pasta, bread
If an organism only eats plants they are what?
An Herbivore
How do plants store the energy they create through photosynthesis?
In their cells as glucose
How do plants get minerals from the soil?
Through their roots
During which part of the day do most plants perform photosynthesis?
During the day
We need protein for our growth and repair of cells - what are examples of some of those foods?
Beans, meat, eggs
If an organism only eats animals what are they called?
A carnivore
What best describes the role of consumers in an ecosystem?
They get energy by eating other organisms.
What do fertilizers do for plant nutrition?
It provides nutrients so the plant can grow
Describe photosynthesis
The process where plants use light energy to combine carbon dioxide and water to make food - specifically glucose and oxygen.
Why are processed foods not as healthy for us?
Processed foods have things added to them and the healthiest food is food that is as close to its original as possible - for example a banana is healthier than a package of oreos and carrots are healthier than takis.
If an organism only eats plants AND animals what are they called?
An Omnivore
What is the primary source of energy in most food chains?
The sun