Increasing The Rate Of Photosynthesis

Question 1

Who may need to increase the rate of photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Farmers who grow crops

Question 2

List the two methods that can be used to increase the rate of photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Artificial light

Artificial sources of carbon dioxide

Question 3

When may artificial sources of light be needed for photosynthesis?

Answer 3

In countries that lie near the Earth’s poles as they receive very little sunlight in winter

Question 4

Give an example of an artificial source of carbon dioxide.

Answer 4

Burning gas

Question 5

When may artificial sources of carbon dioxide be used for photosynthesis?

Answer 5

They may be used in greenhouses to enhance carbon dioxide concentration and thus increase crop growth

Question 6

What affect would an increased concentration of carbon dioxide have on plant growth?

Answer 6

This would increase the rate of photosynthesis and thusly increase crop growth