Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the name of the process that plants use to make their own food?

• photosynthesis
• Phototransfer

• Photology

• Photography

Four children suggest why photosynthesis does not take place in plant roots. Who is correct? Tick 1 correct answer

• Alex: "Roots are just an anchor to hold the plant in place."

• Izzy: "Root cells don't need food to stay alive."

• Jun: "The roots take in all the food they need from the soil."

• Lucas: "There's no light underground for photosynthesis."

Light transfers _______ to plant leaves for photosynthesis. Tick 1 correct answer

• energy
• glucose

• heat

• light

Which of the following is a reactants of photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• light

Which product is missing from the word summary of photosynthesis?

carbondioxide + water --> oxygen +

• glucose
• sugar

• starch

• water

What would happen if a disaster plunged the Earth into darkness for a very long time?

• Plants would continue to take in food from their surroundings.

• Plants would die due to lack of food.

• Plants would stay alive by making their own food.

• Plants would survive forever by taking in water