Photosynthesis Worksheet

What is photosynthesis?

• A process used by animals to get energy

• A process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria

• A process that converts oxygen into water

• A process that transforms nutrients into sunlight

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Photosynthesis converts sunlight into ______ energy.

• chemical

• electrical

• thermal

• mechanical

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Which of the following are ingredients needed for photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and carbohydrates

• Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water

• Nitrogen and protein

• Sugar and salt

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Photosynthesis transforms simple ingredients into life-sustaining nutrients.

• True

• False

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What is the basic formula for photosynthesis? Fill in the blank: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → ________ + 6O2

• C6H12O6

• C2H5OH

• CH4

• C12H22O11

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Which of the following are the reactants in the photosynthesis chemical equation?

• Glucose and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight

• Nitrogen and hydrogen

• Oxygen and water

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What are the products of the photosynthesis chemical equation? Fill in the blank: Products: ________ (sugar) and oxygen

• Glucose

• Starch

• Sucrose

• Fructose

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Fill in the blank: One essential input for photosynthesis is ________ energy from the sun.

• light

• sound

• thermal

• kinetic

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Fill in the blank: Water absorbed through plant ________ is an essential input for photosynthesis.

• roots

• leaves

• flowers

• stems

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Fill in the blank: Carbon dioxide from the ________ is required for photosynthesis.

• atmosphere

• soil

• roots

• sun

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