Identify Materials Plants Need - 5th Grade Science
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What is the general name for the minerals plants must get from soil to grow well?
What is the general name for the minerals plants must get from soil to grow well?
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Nutrients (mineral nutrients). These include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for healthy growth.
Nutrients (mineral nutrients). These include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for healthy growth.
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What is the name of the process plants use to make sugar using light, CO$_2$, and water?
What is the name of the process plants use to make sugar using light, CO$_2$, and water?
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Photosynthesis. This process converts light energy into chemical energy (sugar).
Photosynthesis. This process converts light energy into chemical energy (sugar).
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What green pigment in plant cells captures light energy for photosynthesis?
What green pigment in plant cells captures light energy for photosynthesis?
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Chlorophyll. This molecule absorbs red and blue light, reflecting green.
Chlorophyll. This molecule absorbs red and blue light, reflecting green.
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What is the name of the tiny openings on leaves that let gases move in and out?
What is the name of the tiny openings on leaves that let gases move in and out?
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Stomata. These pores open and close to control gas and water exchange.
Stomata. These pores open and close to control gas and water exchange.
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What is the main plant structure that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
What is the main plant structure that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
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Roots. These underground structures have tiny hairs to increase absorption.
Roots. These underground structures have tiny hairs to increase absorption.
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What is the main plant structure that takes in carbon dioxide from the air?
What is the main plant structure that takes in carbon dioxide from the air?
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Leaves. These contain stomata for gas exchange during photosynthesis.
Leaves. These contain stomata for gas exchange during photosynthesis.
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What substance do plant roots absorb from soil that is needed for photosynthesis?
What substance do plant roots absorb from soil that is needed for photosynthesis?
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Water (H$_2$O). Essential for photosynthesis, absorbed through root hairs.
Water (H$_2$O). Essential for photosynthesis, absorbed through root hairs.
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What form of energy do plants need to make their own food during photosynthesis?
What form of energy do plants need to make their own food during photosynthesis?
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Light energy (sunlight). Chlorophyll captures this energy to power the food-making process.
Light energy (sunlight). Chlorophyll captures this energy to power the food-making process.
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What is the name of the gas that plants release during photosynthesis?
What is the name of the gas that plants release during photosynthesis?
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Oxygen (O$_2$). This waste product of photosynthesis is released through stomata.
Oxygen (O$_2$). This waste product of photosynthesis is released through stomata.
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Which pair lists ONLY materials plants take in for photosynthesis: (CO$_2$, H$_2$O) or (O$_2$, sugar)?
Which pair lists ONLY materials plants take in for photosynthesis: (CO$_2$, H$_2$O) or (O$_2$, sugar)?
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(CO$_2$, H$_2$O). These are the raw materials; O$_2$ and sugar are products.
(CO$_2$, H$_2$O). These are the raw materials; O$_2$ and sugar are products.
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Which material is NOT taken in from outside: sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, or oxygen?
Which material is NOT taken in from outside: sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, or oxygen?
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Oxygen. Plants produce and release oxygen, not take it in.
Oxygen. Plants produce and release oxygen, not take it in.
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What is the name of the gas in air that plants take in for photosynthesis?
What is the name of the gas in air that plants take in for photosynthesis?
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Carbon dioxide (CO$_2$). Plants absorb this gas through stomata to use in making food.
Carbon dioxide (CO$_2$). Plants absorb this gas through stomata to use in making food.
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What material from the environment provides nitrogen and other minerals needed to build new plant tissue?
What material from the environment provides nitrogen and other minerals needed to build new plant tissue?
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Soil nutrients (minerals). These elements help build proteins and other plant structures.
Soil nutrients (minerals). These elements help build proteins and other plant structures.
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Identify the missing material: A plant has water and sunlight but no ______ to photosynthesize well.
Identify the missing material: A plant has water and sunlight but no ______ to photosynthesize well.
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Carbon dioxide (CO$_2$). Without this gas from air, plants can't make glucose.
Carbon dioxide (CO$_2$). Without this gas from air, plants can't make glucose.
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Which plant part must receive light to capture energy for photosynthesis: leaves or roots?
Which plant part must receive light to capture energy for photosynthesis: leaves or roots?
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Leaves. Chlorophyll in leaves must capture light to start photosynthesis.
Leaves. Chlorophyll in leaves must capture light to start photosynthesis.
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Which plant part is most directly harmed if soil is too dry to supply water: roots or stomata?
Which plant part is most directly harmed if soil is too dry to supply water: roots or stomata?
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Roots. Roots directly contact soil and need moisture to function.
Roots. Roots directly contact soil and need moisture to function.
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Which material do plants get mainly from soil rather than air: CO$_2$ or mineral nutrients?
Which material do plants get mainly from soil rather than air: CO$_2$ or mineral nutrients?
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Mineral nutrients. CO$_2$ comes from air through stomata, not from soil.
Mineral nutrients. CO$_2$ comes from air through stomata, not from soil.
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Identify the missing material: A plant has sunlight and CO$_2$ but no ______ to photosynthesize well.
Identify the missing material: A plant has sunlight and CO$_2$ but no ______ to photosynthesize well.
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Water (H$_2$O). Without this liquid, the photosynthesis reaction can't occur.
Water (H$_2$O). Without this liquid, the photosynthesis reaction can't occur.
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Which option best completes the list of basic needs: water, light, air (CO$_2$), and ______?
Which option best completes the list of basic needs: water, light, air (CO$_2$), and ______?
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Soil nutrients (minerals). Plants need minerals from soil to build tissues and stay healthy.
Soil nutrients (minerals). Plants need minerals from soil to build tissues and stay healthy.
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What is the name of the sugar (food) plants make during photosynthesis?
What is the name of the sugar (food) plants make during photosynthesis?
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Glucose (C$6$H${12}$O$_6$). This simple sugar is the main product of photosynthesis.
Glucose (C$6$H${12}$O$_6$). This simple sugar is the main product of photosynthesis.
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