Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis happens in a plant's ________.

• stem

• leaves

• roots

• petals

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Plants need what three things to carry out photosynthesis? (choose all 3)

• water

• carbon dioxide

• soil

• sunlight

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The layer of the leaf that protects the inside and lets in sunlight is called the ________.

• veins

• stomata

• mesophyll

• epidermis

During photosynthesis, plants produce which two things?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• sugar (food for the plant)

• water

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Why is photosynthesis important for an ecosystem?

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Which are factors that could affect the rate of photosynthesis?

• the amount of oxygen in the air

• plant structure

• colder temperatures & less sunlight

• disease

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How does photosynthesis help clean the air?

• Photosynthesis helps clean the air by removing carbon dioxide and providing oxygen.
• Photosynthesis removes oxygen from the air
• Photosynthesis has no impact on air quality
• Photosynthesis releases carbon dioxide into the air

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What makes plants green?

• Sunlight
• Water
• Carbon dioxide
• Chlorophyll

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In what layer of the leaf does photosynthesis take place?

• Veins

• Epidermis

• Stomata

• Mesophyll Cells

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What does "photo" mean?

• put together

• plant

• light

• water

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