What a Plant Needs to Grow Comp Test

All of these let you know that this is an informational text except:

• it has photos

• it has made up characters

• it has events in order

• it uses real photos

Plants need all of these except:

• air

• water

• minerals

• exercise

What do seeds need to sprout?

• air

• water

• force

• minerals

By performing the experiment with the cotton balls in bowls, you can determine:

• if seeds can get too much water

• if seeds like cotton

• if seeds can grow in bowls

• if seeds can get too much sunlight

Too much water can keep a seed from:

• floating away

• drying out

• getting enough air

• getting enough sunlight

When performing the plant leaf experiment, you should mark the leaves with __________ to help you find them again.

• paint

• a paperclip

• marker

• tape

What happened to the leaves coated with petroleum jelly?

• they wilted

• they became shiny

• they fell off

• they got greener

What would you use to determine which seed is heavier?

• ruler

• calendar

• measuring cup

• scale

Why do you think that all plants were placed in the sun?

• Plants can die

• Plants don't need sun

• Plants need sunlight to grow and live

Why do most plants need the soil?

• To have a home

• They get minerals from the soil

• To not live