Exploring Plant Growth Essentials

What is the role of a botanist?

• Studies plants

• Studies bacteria

• Studies fungi

• Studies animals

Did the soil weight decrease significantly after the plant grew?

• Yes, it decreased a lot

• No, it decreased slightly

• Yes, it increased

• No change in weight

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Can plants grow without soil?

• Only with nutrients

• Only with sunlight

• Yes, using water

• No, impossible

What was the growth result of the plant in water after two weeks?

• Died

• Grew 3 inches

• Decreased in size

• No growth

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What did the experiment without soil demonstrate about plant growth?

• Plants do not need soil to grow

• Plants need soil to grow

• Plants cannot absorb water without soil

• Plants need more sunlight without soil

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How did the plant's mass change in the water experiment?

• Decreased by 2 ounces

• No change

• Increased by 4 ounces

• Increased by 2 ounces

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What happens to a plant without water over two weeks?

• Grows slightly

• Stays the same

• Thrives and grows

• Leaves droop and die

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What role does water play in plant growth?

• Decoration

• None

• Transports nutrients

• Only for hydration

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What is essential for photosynthesis?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

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Why do plants need air?

• To breathe

• To look healthy

• For structural support

• For photosynthesis

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