B.5 The Role of Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four things plants do for us?
A
Oxygen, shelter, food, erosion control.
2
Q
Oxygen:
A
Plants take carbon dioxide (a polluntant) and produce oxygen for other organisms.
3
Q
Shelter:
A
Animals and humans both use plants for shelter.
4
Q
Food:
A
Many animals eat plants, but even those that don’t, get energy from animals.
5
Q
Erosion Control:
A
plant roots hold soil together to prevent erosion.
