Role Of Photosynthesis Flashcards

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List the reasons why photosynthesis is important.

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Plant food

Animal food

Produces Oxygen

Forms fossil fuels

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2
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Why do plants depend on photosynthesis?

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They need photosynthesis to make their food

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Why do animals depend on photosynthesis?

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Animals get their food form plants which photosynthesise (producers)

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

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

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5
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What is photosynthesis responsible for forming?

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Fossil fuels

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6
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Give three examples of fossil fuels.

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Turf

Coal

Oil

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How are fossil fuels formed?

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

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Why do most organisms need oxygen?

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Most need oxygen in order to obtain energy in respiration

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