Plant Parts
Which part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Roots
What are three basic things most plants need to grow?
Sunlight, water, and nutrients
What process do plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis triple jeopardy
What is the process called when a seed begins to grow?
Germination
What is the loose material on Earth's surface where many plants grow?
Soil
Which part of a plant transports water and nutrients throughout the plant?
Stem
What does a plant's roots take in from the soil?
Water and nutrients
What type of energy from the Sun do plants use during photosynthesis?
Light energy
What is usually the first part of a seedling to grow out of the seed?
The root
What do we call the decayed remains of plants and animals in soil?
Humus
What part of a plant is mainly responsible for making food through photosynthesis?
Leaves
What might happen to a plant that does not receive enough sunlight?
Double Jeopardy!!! It may grow slowly, become weak, and die.
What gas do plants take in from the air during photosynthesis? Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
What type of plant completes its life cycle in one growing season?
Annual
Which type of soil has the largest particles and drains water quickly?
Sandy soil
What is the main job of a flower?
Reproduction
Why is having the right amount of water important for a plant?
Too little water causes the plant to dry out, while too much can damage the roots.
What gas do plants release into the air during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What type of plant takes two years to complete its life cycle?
Biennial
Why is soil important for plant growth?
It provides support, water, and nutrients for plants.
What are the tiny openings on leaves that allow gases to enter and leave?
Stomata
A plant is growing in a dark closet and is receiving plenty of water. Why might it still struggle to survive?
It needs light energy for photosynthesis to make food.
What three things are needed for photosynthesis to occur?
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
What type of plant can live and grow for many years?
Perennial
A plant's soil stays soaked with water for several days. Explain one way this could harm the plant.
Too much water can limit oxygen around the roots and cause root damage or rot.