What is photosynthesis (what does it require and why do plants do it)?
plants use the energy from the sun to make their own food
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What are primary consumers?
mouse, rabbit, cardinal
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Why are decomposers important?
They get rid of waste material, they put nutrients in the soil for plants to grow
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What do we call the substance that plants make for themselves to eat?
gluclose
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What are the main parts of the plants (see diagram)
1) roots
2) stems
3) leaves
4) plants
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What is a secondary consumer?
snake, hawk, owl, cardinal
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Which is not a purpose of soil?
a) soil anchors a plant
b) soil provides energy for a plant
c) soil retains water for the plant to use
d) the soil provides some vitamins and minerals
B
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What is the antonym of prey?
predator
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How do the petals on a flower get water?
Water is absorbed through the roots, then travels through the vascular tubes to get to the petals.