Matter and Energy in Plants

Front

Define growth.

Back

Increase in size, abundance, or complexity.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What are a plant's basic needs?

Back

Air, water, and sunlight.

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

Front

Which of these materials provides a plant with matter needed for both food production and growth?

Back

Gases in the air.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

Define material.

Back

The matter from which a thing is or can be made.

Front

What is the most accurate way to measure plant growth?

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By measuring the mass of the plant.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process where plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar and release oxygen.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What do plants need from sunlight?

Back

Energy to grow and produce food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What role does water play in plant growth?

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Water is essential for photosynthesis and nutrient transport.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What is the importance of air for plants?

Back

Air provides carbon dioxide, which is necessary for photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What are nutrients?

Back

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3