Plants and Photosynthesis

A gardener is trying to grow a plant in his garden. What does the plant need to thrive?

• Water, sunlight, and ladybugs

• Water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide

• Just water

• Just sunlight

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DCI.LS1.C.6-8.4

What is the process called when plants use sunlight to make food?

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Circulation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Why are plants important for life on Earth? (multiple correct answers)

• Plants aren't necessary for life.

• They produce oxygen for breathing

• Plants make it cold or hot.

• They are a source of food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To produce sugar (food) for the plant

• To give humans oxygen

• To use the sun.

• To absorb carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

When do plants perform photosynthesis?

• Only during the day

• Only at night

• Both during the day and at night

• They don't perform photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What do plants use to get energy for photosynthesis?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Carbon dioxide

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What happens to the sugar produced during photosynthesis?

• Plants store it as food for later use

• Nothing

• It is used as oxygen.

• It is green.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Label the parts of the plant.

a

b

c

Roots

Leaf

Stem

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Place the description next to the correct part of the plant.

b

c

a

Gets Water

Carries Water to the Leaves

Gets Sunlight and Carbon Dioxide

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NGSS.5-LS1-1

Match the following

• to start new growth from a seed

• temperature

• mild heat from the sun

• germinate

• a young plant grown from seed

• seedling

• a measure of how hot or cold it is

• warmth