Plants
Ever-changing Earth
San Diego
100
This part of the plant is down in the dirt and brings water and nutrients up out of the soil.

What are roots?

100

This low area often running between hills or mountains often forms a U shape.

What is a valley?

100

You'll see a dolphin show, pet bat rays, and let small fish nibble on your dead skin at this fun park.

What is Sea World?

200

These parts of the plant are like "bones" because they hold up the leaves.

What are stems or trunks or branches?

200

A deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it.  They are truly grand!

What is a canyon?

200
The oldest roller-coaster in San Diego is here, and it's right next to the beach!

What is Belmont Park?

300

These parts of plants soak in the sun's energy, and on some plants they fall off during autumn.

What are leaves?

300

Dirt and rocks are moved by gravity, water, glaciers and wind in this process.

What is erosion, or weathering?

300

This Museum of Man, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Old Globe Theater, the Botanical Building, and the Fleet Science Center are all located at this beautiful park.

What is Balboa Park?

400

The process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

What is photosynthesis?

400

Eroded soil can go no further when it reaches this.

What is the ocean?

400

The San Diego Padres play here. "Ruff, ruff!  Meow"

What is Petco Park?

500

This powdery substance is formed in the flowers of seed-bearing plants and transported by insects like bees.  It helps with fertilization in the flower.

What is pollen?

500
You'll have to walk over a mile, sometimes with a mule to carry supplies, to reach the bottom of this beautiful landform, also a National Park.

What is the Grand Canyon?