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Plants and Photosynthesis Facts

Plant parts, life cycles, and basic photosynthesis facts appropriate for third through fifth grade.

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What do roots do for a plant?
They soak up water and nutrients from the soil
What is the main job of plant leaves?
To catch sunlight and make food for the plant
What gives leaves their green color?
A green substance called chlorophyll
What do flowers do for a plant?
They make seeds so the plant can reproduce
What is inside a seed?
A tiny baby plant waiting to grow
What is the covering around a seed?
The seed coat, which protects the seed
Which insect helps carry pollen between flowers?
Bees
What is photosynthesis?
How a plant makes food using sunlight
What gas do plants release when they make food?
Oxygen
What gas from the air do plants need to make food?
Carbon dioxide
What do plants do with the food they make?
They use it to grow and stay alive
Why do plants need chlorophyll?
It captures sunlight energy so the plant can make food
What three things must a plant have to live?
Water, sunlight, and soil
Why does a plant need water?
To help it grow and to keep its stems firm
Why does a plant need sunlight?
Sunlight gives it energy to make food

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