What do plants need to grow?
Sunlight, Water, & Air
Is a sunflower a plant?
Yes!
Name 3 flowers
Lillies, daisies, sunflowers, carnations, etc
What is the only fruit to grow seeds on the outside?
Strawberries!
What are the two main groups plants belong to?
Vascular & Nonvascular
Is a redwood tree a plant?
Yes!
Name 3 types of trees
Oak, Maple, Redwood, etc
What is the oldest living tree species in the world?
The Gingko Biloba - it was around during the time of dinosaurs!
What chemical makes plants green?
Chlorophyll
Are caterpillars a plant?
No! Caterpillars are insects. They do eat plant leaves
Name 3 fruits
Fruits: banana, apple, orange, etc
Where does 20% of the world's oxygen come from?
The Amazon Rainforest
How do plants get water up from their roots?
Capillary Action - the water brings nutrients from the soil and work against gravity to suck up the water.
Is a cucumber a plant?
Yes! All fruits are plants and come from the seeds of flowers.
Name 2 carnivorous plants
Venous flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews
What type of tree is more at risk to be hit by lightning?
Oak trees!
What is photosynthesis?
It's how plants make their own food! They convert energy from the sun, water, and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen.
Is paper a plant?
No! Paper is made from trees, but it is changed so that it is no longer a plant.
Name a poisonous plant
belladonna, poison ivy, Foxglove, nightshade, stinging nettle
What is the largest living structure on Earth?
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia - it's over 1242 miles long