Plant Basics
What living thing uses photosynthesis to make food?
Plants
What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?
The Sun
what liquid do plants need for photosynthesis?
Water
What is the name of the process plants use to make food?
Photosynthesis
What color are most plant leaves?
Green
What part of the plant usually absorbs water?
Roots
Plants use sunlight to make what?
Food
Plants take in water through their___________
Roots
Photosynthesis mainly happens in what part of the plant?
Leaves
Do plants make or eat their food?
What part of the plant takes in the sunlight?
Leaves
Plants can make food without sunlight.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
What gas do plants take in from the air?
Carbon dioxide
Plants combine sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make __________.
Sugar
What do we call living things that make their own food?
Producers
What green substance inside the leaves helps photosynthesis happen?
Chlorophyll
What type of energy comes from the sun?
light energy
What gas do plants release into the air?
Oxygen
What happens to a plant if it cannot make food?
It may die or not grow
Why are plants important to animals and humans?
They provide oxygen and food
Why do plants need food?
To grow and survive
Why is sunlight important for plants?
It helps them make food
Why is oxygen important for animals and humans?
Name three things that plants need for photosynthesis
Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide
What would happen if there were no plants on Earth?
There would be less oxygen and food