Plants 1
What do plants need to drink to stay alive?
Water
What gives plants light so they can grow?
The Sun
What do plants breathe in from the air?
Carbon Dioxide
What do plants need to have around them so their roots can spread?
Space
What keeps plants warm and helps them grow faster?
Sunlight and/or warmth
Plants make their own food using what?
Light energy
What gas do plants give back to the air that humans need to breathe?
Oxygen
What happens to a plant if it doesn’t get enough water?
It wilts or dies
What part of the plant takes in water from the soil?
Roots
What happens if a plant doesn't get enough sunlight?
It becomes weak or stops growing.
What process do plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
Plants grow best in what kind of light… sunlight or darkness?
sunlight.
Why do plants need space to grow?
SO they don’t fight for light, water, and nutrients
What part of the plant takes in sunlight?
Leaves
Why is carbon dioxide important for plants?
It helps them grow
Why do most plants grow toward the sunlight?
Because they need light to make food
If a plant is kept in the dark, what might happen to its color?
It might turn yellow or pale
How does warmth help a plant?
It helps seeds sprout and plants grow faster
What happens what a plant doesn’t have enough space for its roots?
The roots can’t spread, and the plant can’t grow properly
Why do plants need air from both above and below the soil?
Leave use Photosynthesis, and roots need air in the soil to breathe
During what time of day do plants get the most sunlight?
During the day (midday)
Where does the water go after the roots take it in?
Up the stem to the leaves
Why do desert plants like cacti need less water?
Because they store water inside their stems
What might happen if a plant gets too much water?
Why are plants important for humans and animals?
They give us oxygen and food!