Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

What is sunlight a good source of for humans?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Iron

What process do plants use to make their food from sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Germination

What does the Greek word "Photo" mean in "Photosynthesis"?

• Growth

• Water

• Light

• Energy

What does the Greek word "Synthesis" mean in "Photosynthesis"?

• Putting together

• Breaking apart

• Growing

• Moving

What is the overall meaning of "Photosynthesis" based on its Greek roots?

• Breaking down light

• Creating light

• Storing light

• Using light to put things together

Besides sunlight, what two main substances do plants use for photosynthesis?

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Water and Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen and Methane

• Sulfur and Ammonia

How do plants take in carbon dioxide?

• Through tiny openings called stomata in their leaves

• Through their roots in the soil

• Through their branches in the air

• Through their flowers

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis that humans breathe?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

How do plants absorb water and other nutrients?

• Through their leaves

• Through their roots

• Through their stems

• Through their flowers

What are the tiny pigments in leaves that take in carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Vacuoles

• Chloroplasts