Role Of Photosynthesis Flashcards
List the reasons why photosynthesis is important.
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Plant food
Animal food
Produces Oxygen
Forms fossil fuels
Why do plants depend on photosynthesis?
They need photosynthesis to make their food
Why do animals depend on photosynthesis?
Animals get their food form plants which photosynthesise (producers)
Why can it be said that most living things depend on photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis produces the oxygen that most living things need in order to obtain energy in respiration
What is photosynthesis responsible for forming?
Fossil fuels
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
Turf
Coal
Oil
How are fossil fuels formed?
Fossil fuels are formed over millions of years by the death and partial decay of plants and animals
Why do most organisms need oxygen?
Most need oxygen in order to obtain energy in respiration