Twig Unit 2: Yellowstone

Front

Where do plants get their energy?

Back

Plants get their energy from sunlight.

Front

True or False: Dead animals do not have any energy in them.

Back

False. Dead animals still contain energy.

Front

True or False: Plants get all their matter from soil.

Back

False. Plants also get matter from air and water.

Front

True or False: Plants get their energy from the Moon.

Back

False. Plants get their energy from sunlight.

Front

What is an ecosystem?

Back

An ecosystem is a collection of living and non-living things that work together.

Front

What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

Back

Plants need sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to perform photosynthesis.

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 role do plants play in an ecosystem?

Back

Plants produce oxygen and serve as a food source for herbivores.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The primary source of energy for most ecosystems is the Sun.

Front

True or False: All living things need energy to survive.

Back

True. All living things need energy to grow, reproduce, and carry out life processes.