SCIENCE INVESTIGATION PLANT GROWTH

What is germination?

• The development of seeds into young plants

• The process by which the plant grows in size.

• Changes in the whole organism in terms of organization and function.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about plant growth?

• Plants cannot grow without warmth.

• Plants can grow without Sun's energy.

• Plants can grow without water.

• Plants can grow without air.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the product made from plants during photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide gas

• water

• Sun's energy

• glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In which plant part does photosynthesis happen?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stems

• Seeds

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Why do plants need air (carbon dioxide) to grow?

• Plants use carbon dioxide to make food

• Plants use carbon dioxide to transport food to different parts of the plants

• Plants use carbon dioxide to keep firm

• Plants use carbon dioxide to reproduce

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In general, seeds need the things below, EXCEPT....

• water

• warmth

• air

• light

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

A student places three identical plants in the same type of containers, uses the same type of soil and the same amount of water for each plant. This student places the three plants in three different locations. Plant A is placed in a sunny area, Plant B is placed in a shaded location, and Plant C is placed in the dark room. Each day this student records the growth of each plant. What is the different variable in this investigation?

• the soil

• the amount of water

• the amount of light

• the growth of each plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the different variable of this experiment?

"Which type of medium is best for plant growth?"

• height of plant (cm)

• amount of medium

• type of medium

• types of plant

Which structure is the seed coat?

• A

• B

• C

What is the function of seed coat?

• it covers and protects the seed

• it is a place where photosynthesis happen

• it stores food

• it can develop into young plant