Exploring the Process of Photosynthesis for Kids

What is one of the essential elements that plants need to create their food?

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Water

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How do plants primarily absorb water?

• Through leaves

• Through flowers

• Through bark

• Through roots

Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stem

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What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?

• Release of seeds

• Absorption of water

• Absorption of carbon dioxide

• Protection from insects

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What color are chloroplasts primarily responsible for in leaves?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

What do chloroplasts produce as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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What is the primary role of light in photosynthesis?

• To attract insects

• To help the plant grow tall

• To synthesize food

• To keep the plant warm

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What is photosynthesis?

• Process to consume sugar

• Process to create food using light, water, and carbon dioxide

• Process to absorb oxygen

• Process to release carbon dioxide

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Do plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?

• Yes, during the night

• No, they consume oxygen

• Yes, as a byproduct of photosynthesis

• No, they release nitrogen

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What do humans and animals exhale?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen