Photosynthesis Grade5

What is the process by which plants produce their own food in the presence of sunlight, carbon dioxide (CO2), and water called?

• sunlight

• chlorophyll

• photosynthesis

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Why is sunlight important to photosynthesis? Check all that apply.

• Sun releases energy in the form of heat.

• Sunlight provides energy necessary for photosynthesis.

• The sun is important because it is yellow and round.

• Sun releases energy in the form of light.

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What gas is a waste product from photosynthesis and is essential for animals and humans?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• water

• nitrogen

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What is the green pigment found in plants that is responsible for trapping light energy for photosynthesis?

• stomata

• chlorophyll

• leaves

• gas

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The end product of photosynthesis is called ________________.

• gas

• water

• glucose

• soil

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What is another name for glucose?

• sunlight

• hydrogen

• simple sugar

• food

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What 3 ingredients are needed in order for photosynthesis to happen? Check all that apply.

• sunlight

• water

• sugar

• carbon dioxide

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Why is water important to a plant? (Check all that apply)

• It helps them to grow.

• It makes them look pretty.

• It helps them to be a certain color.

• It is essential for chemical reactions that occur in plant cells.

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What is a naturally occurring gas that is present in the atmosphere and is absorbed by plants?

• oxygen

• nickel

• hydrogen

• carbon dioxide

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Photosynthesis is involved in transforming light energy into _____________________energy.

• potential

• mechanical

• thermal

• chemical

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