Understanding Photosynthesis - 5th Grade

What do plants use to make their food?

• Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

• Sunlight, water, and soil

• Water, carbon dioxide, and nutrients

• Water, air, and soil

What are the main ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide, oxygen, sunlight, and water

• Water, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll

• Water, sunlight, oxygen, and chlorophyll

• Sunlight, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water

What opens and closes the stomata in leaves?

• Root cells

• Stem cells

• Guard cells

• Leaf cells

How do plants absorb carbon dioxide?

• Through their roots

• Through their flowers

• Through their seeds

• Through the stomata in their leaves

What is the purpose of the roots in a plant?

• To absorb sunlight

• To produce flowers

• To support the plant

• To absorb water

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• It absorbs sunlight

• It releases oxygen

• It captures soil minerals

• It absorbs nutrients

What do plants produce during photosynthesis besides sugar?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

• Carbon dioxide

Where does photosynthesis occur within the plant?

• In the roots

• In the stem

• In the chloroplasts

• In the flowers

Why is photosynthesis important for humans?

• It produces soil nutrients

• It produces oxygen

• It produces sunlight

• It produces water

What analogy is used to describe the role of chloroplasts in plants?

• A kitchen

• A library

• A garden

• A bedroom