Plant Survival

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What is the main function of roots in plants?

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Roots anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and store food.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, like bacteria, that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the soil.

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What do leaves do for a plant?

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Leaves make food for the plant through the process of photosynthesis.

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What tissue carries water from the roots to the leaves?

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Xylem carries water from the roots through the stem to the leaves.

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What gas do plants take from the air to make food?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air to make food.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food.

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What role do stomata play in plants?

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Stomata are tiny openings on leaves that allow gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen to enter and exit.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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A producer makes its own food (like plants), while a consumer eats other organisms for energy.

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What is the purpose of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are the parts of plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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How do plants absorb water?

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Plants absorb water through their roots from the soil.