What Plants Need to Grow Article

What are the five things that almost all plants need to survive and grow?

• Light, air, water, nutrients, and space to grow

• Light, soil, water, nutrients, and space to grow

• Light, air, water, soil, and space to grow

• Light, air, water, nutrients, and soil

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What do plants use light energy to make?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

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What is the green pigment in chloroplasts called?

• Chlorophyll

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

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What happens to a plant if it doesn’t receive enough light?

• It will grow very slowly

• It will grow very quickly

• It will produce more flowers

• It will absorb more water

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Which gas do plants absorb from the air for respiration?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

What is the process called where plants use energy from light to create glucose and oxygen?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Germination

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What is the primary way plants absorb water?

• Through their leaves

• Through their roots

• Through their stems

• Through their flowers

What can happen to a plant if it gets too much water?

• It will grow faster

• Its roots may rot

• It will produce more flowers

• Its leaves will turn yellow

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Which of the following nutrients is NOT mentioned as essential for plants?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Calcium

What helps plants grow faster if they can't get enough nutrients from the soil?

• More sunlight

• Fertilizer

• Extra water

• Pruning

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