Role Of Photosynthesis

Question 1

List the reasons why photosynthesis is important.

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Answer 1

Plant food

Animal food

Produces Oxygen

Forms fossil fuels

Question 2

Why do plants depend on photosynthesis?

Answer 2

They need photosynthesis to make their food

Question 3

Why do animals depend on photosynthesis?

Answer 3

Animals get their food form plants which photosynthesise (producers)

Question 4

Why can it be said that most living things depend on photosynthesis?

Answer 4

Photosynthesis produces the oxygen that most living things need in order to obtain energy in respiration

Question 5

What is photosynthesis responsible for forming?

Answer 5

Fossil fuels

Question 6

Give three examples of fossil fuels.

Answer 6

Turf

Coal

Oil

Question 7

How are fossil fuels formed?

Answer 7

Fossil fuels are formed over millions of years by the death and partial decay of plants and animals

Question 8

Why do most organisms need oxygen?

Answer 8

Most need oxygen in order to obtain energy in respiration