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Needs of Plants
LEsson 1 Plants Meet their Needs?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some things plants need? | sunlight, water, air, and nutrients |
| What is the function of the root? | Roots take in water and nutrients and provide support for the plant. |
| What is the function of the stem? | Stems contain small tubes that carry water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant. The stem also holds up the leaves. |
| What is the function of the leaves? | Leaves make food by taking in sunlight and air , and using them to produce sugar. |
| What are the two main groups of living things? | Animals and Plants |
| What things from the environment does the sunflower use to grow? | They use sunlight, air, water, and nutrients from the soil. |
| How are plants different from animals? | Plants cannot move from place to place. Also, plants usually have leaves. |
| What do plants and animals both need to survive? | Plants and animals both need air, water, and food to survive. |
| What would happen if the plant had no roots? | The plant would not be able to get water or nutrients from the soil, and it would probably not survive. |
| What feature does the plant cells have that help the plant stay up and give it shape? | The plant cells have stiff walls. |
| What is the function of the tiny hair-like parts found on the root? | The tiny hair-like parts help roots soak up water and nutrients from the soil. |
| A tree trunk is what part of the tree? | the stem |
| What part of the plant is the spines of a cactus and the needles of a pine tree? | the leaves |
| How might large, wide leaves help a plant survive in a crowded forest where there are bigger plants and trees? | Plants need sunlight to make food. If a plant is growing in a crowded forest, it might be difficult for the plant to get the sunlight it needs. Large, wide leaves could help it capture more available sunlight. |
| When some potted plants are grown indoors, their leaves actually turn to face the windows. Why does having leaves face the windows help the plant survive? | Plants need sunlight to make food. Sunlight comes into a room through its windows. Leaves that face the windows can capture more sunlight. |
| Through what part do gases from the air enter a plant? | The leaves |
| Suppose a plant has plenty of light, soil, and air. Its leaves are turning brown and dry. Which of its needs is not being met? | The plant is lacking water. |
| Describe how stems and leaves of a plant work to help the plant live. | Stems bring water and nutrients to make leaves, which use them to make food. |
| If you cut off the roots of a plant, which of the plants needs would no longer be met? | The plant could no longer absorb water and nutrients from the soil. |
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