Importance of plants grade 8

Open Ended

What do you remember/know about how plants help maintain Earth's ecosystems and why local environments depend on native plant species.

Multiple Choice

Why are plants considered essential partners in human life and the environment?

• Because they provide food, oxygen, medicine, and shelter

• Because they are only used for decoration

• Because they do not affect the environment

• Because they are not important for survival

Multiple Select

Which of the following are direct results of photosynthesis in plants?

• Creation of oxygen

• Production of glucose

• Conversion of carbon dioxide into useful compounds

• Increase in soil erosion

Multiple Select

What are some negative effects that can occur when native flowering plants are lost from an ecosystem?

• Reduced pollination of crops and wild plants

• Increased plant diversity

• Lower food supply for wildlife

• Weakened ecosystem stability

Open Ended

After learning about the importance of plants and ways to take action, do you have any questions or would you like to know more about how you can support plant conservation in your community?