Studies Weekly Week 12 Vocabulary

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What are chloroplasts?

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Small parts of plant cells that make food for the plant using sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What are air plants?

Back

Plants that grow without soil and get water and nutrients from the air.

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What are stomata?

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Tiny openings on a plant's leaves that let air in and out.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the function of a microscope?

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To make very small things look bigger.

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What do air plants need to survive?

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Air plants need air for water and nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of roots in plants?

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

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What is the purpose of leaves?

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Leaves are where photosynthesis occurs and help in gas exchange.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is a plant cell?

Back

A basic unit of life in plants that contains chloroplasts and a cell wall.

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What is the importance of sunlight for plants?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3