Plant Responses

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What is a plant response?

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A plant response is how a plant reacts to changes in its environment, such as light, heat, or gravity.

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What is the main source of light for plants?

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The sun is the main source of light for plants.

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What type of energy does a flashlight produce?

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A flashlight produces light energy.

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How do plant roots respond to gravity?

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Plant roots grow downward into the soil in response to gravity.

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What happens to a plant when it is exposed to too much heat?

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The plant may wilt and die if it is exposed to too much heat.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant towards light.

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What is the effect of heat on plant growth?

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Heat can affect plant growth by causing wilting or damage if it is too intense.

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What is geotropism?

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Geotropism is the growth of plant roots downward in response to gravity.

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How do plants use light?

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Plants use light for photosynthesis, which helps them make food.

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What is the difference between positive and negative tropism?

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Positive tropism is growth towards a stimulus (like light), while negative tropism is growth away from a stimulus (like gravity).