Plant's Needs
What do plants take in from the soil to help them grow? (2)
1. Nutrients
2. Water
What creatures help pollinate flowers by carrying pollen from plant to plant?
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
What do we call the first stage of a plant's life?
Seed
Name 3 parts of a plant.
1. Stem
2. Leaves
3. Roots
4. Flower
5. Fruit
6. Seeds
What do plants make during photosynthesis?
Food/Sugar/energy
What happens if a plant doesn't get enough sunlight?
It will wilt or die
What are some way humans have helped plants to grow better?
1. Irrigation
2. Artificial lights
3. Fertilizer
After a seed sprouts, what do we call the young plant?
Seedling
What is the job of the roots of a plant?
1. To store water & food
2. To soak up water
What do plants need to make their food?
Sunlight
What 5 things does a plant need to grow?
1. Sunlight
2. Water
3. Space
4. Soil
5. Air
What is it called when a plant grows with no soil and only water?
What stage of the life cycle makes new seeds?
Flowering or fruiting
What part of the plant is colorful and attracts bees?
Flowers
What part of the plant makes the food?
Leaves
What gas do plants breathe out?
Oxygen
What is the green substance in leaves that helps them make food?
Chlorophyll
Explain the life cycle of a plant
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What part of the plant protects the seeds?
Fruit
Why is photosynthesis important for animals and humans?
To give us oxygen and food
What gas do plants breath in?
Carbon dioxide
What is it called when plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What is germination?
When a seed begins to sprout
What is the purpose of a stem?
To deliver water to all parts of the plant
Explain the process of photosynthesis
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