Unit 3 L1 Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers convert light energy into usable chemical energy for other living things.

Front

What can plants do that animals cannot?

Back

Plants can make their own food through photosynthesis.

Front

What happens to a plant that receives both light and water?

Back

The plant will grow well.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What do plants absorb from the soil?

Back

Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through their roots.

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

Front

What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Back

Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Front

What is the importance of sunlight for plants?

Back

Sunlight provides the energy needed for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the function of roots in a plant?

Back

Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What is the function of leaves in a plant?

Back

Leaves are the site of photosynthesis and gas exchange.