Worksheets5th Grade STEAM Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which three things do plants need to grow?
Air, rocks, water
Sunlight, air, rocks
Sunlight, air, water
A plant is a source of energy for many animals. What is the source of energy for a plant?
Other plants
The soil
The sun
It is a green pigment that captures the energy of sunlight:
Chlorophyll
Photosynthesis
Sugars
Plants make their own food in a process called
Chlorophyll
Photosynthesis
Respiration
The main product of photosynthesis is ________
Wastes
Water
Sugars (glucose)
Which component of air do plants need to make their own food?
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen, calcium and magnesium are
Sugars
Gases
Mineral nutrients
A friend says that hydroponics proves that plants do not need water to survive. Is your friend correct?
No. Hydroponics uses water to grow plants
Yes. Hydroponics uses fertilized soil to grow plants
Yes. Hydroponics only need sunlight to grow plants
What does a tomato plant use for photosynthesis? Choose all that apply.
Carbon dioxide
Soil
Sunlight
Water
Catlyn has a potted plant on the windowsill of her bedroom. Of all the materials the plant needs to grow, which must Catlyn check at least once a week?
The amount of sunlight available to the plant
The amount of water added to the pot
The amount of oxygen in the air
The amount of soil in the pot
In dry areas the soil lacks_____________ for the crops to grow
Sunlight
Oxygen
Nutrients
Carbon dioxide
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plants?
To store nutrients
To capture sunlight
To absorb water
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?
Leaves
Roots
Stems
During photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into which substance?
Oxygen
Glucose
Starch
What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
Leaves
Flowers
Roots
