What Do Plants Need to Grow and Survive?

Front

🌞 Why do plants need sunlight?

Back

To make their own food

Answer explanation

Plants use sunlight to make food through a process called photosynthesis. Without sunlight, they cannot make food and will become weak.

Front

💧 What will most likely happen if a plant does not get enough water?

Back

It will dry up and die

Answer explanation

Water keeps plants fresh and alive. Without it, they dry out, wilt, and eventually die.

Front

🌿 A plant in Joy’s garden looks yellow and weak. What do you think is missing?

Back

It needs more sunlight

Answer explanation

Yellow and weak plants often mean they are not getting enough sunlight, which they need to make food.

Front

🌬️ How is the air important to plants?

Back

Plants use air to make food and give off oxygen

Answer explanation

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen, which helps people and animals breathe.

Front

🌻 If you were to plant a seed, what would you do to make sure it grows healthy?

Back

Give it sunlight, water, and good soil

Answer explanation

Plants need sunlight, air, water, and soil with nutrients to grow healthy and strong.