Exploring Misconceptions in Photosynthesis

Why do plants need sunlight?

• To make their own food

• To absorb water

• To produce oxygen

• To grow taller

What does the term 'photosynthesis' mean?

• Absorb sunlight

• Grow with water

• Produce oxygen

• Make with light

What was inaccurate about the rainforest documentary?

• Plants absorb carbon dioxide

• Plants convert sunlight directly into wood

• Plants need water to grow

• Plants produce oxygen

What is a common misconception about plant food?

• It comes in boxes

• It is made from sunlight

• It is absorbed from the soil

• It is produced by animals

What do plants use to make their food?

• Nutrients from the soil

• Sunlight and oxygen

• Soil and water

• Carbon dioxide and water

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

• Water

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

• It provides energy for the reaction

• It becomes part of the plant structure

• It is absorbed by the soil

• It is converted into water

What is a helpful way to explain the chemical process of photosynthesis?

• Discussing animal growth

• Showing a documentary

• Using the photosynthesis equation

• Using plant food boxes

What can be used as an example of a chemical reaction where gases contribute to solids?

• Combustion

• Water evaporation

• Rust formation

• Photosynthesis

What is important for students to understand about chemical reactions in photosynthesis?

• Gases can form solids

• Solids always form gases

• Liquids are not involved

• Only solids react