Vocabulary

Question 1

Photosynthesis

Answer 1

the process of green plants making food (sugar) by using sunlight and water.

Question 2

Chlorophyll

Answer 2

green food making material in plants.

Question 3

Energy

Answer 3

The ability to do work.

Question 4

Carbon Dioxide

Answer 4

A gas in the atmosphere that is important for plants to grow.

Question 5

Stem

Answer 5

holds up the plan and transports water and nutrients

Question 6

Leaves

Answer 6

Where sunlight is collected to make food for the plant.

Question 7

Root Hairs

Answer 7

Very thin roots used to help soak up water and nutients.

Question 8

Germinate

Answer 8

when a plant begins to grow from a seed.

Question 9

Petal

Answer 9

color leaves around the seed making part of a plant.

Question 10

Ovary

Answer 10

The female part of the plant that contains seeds (ovules).

Question 11

Ovule

Answer 11

small bead like parts of flowers that are beginning of seeds

Question 12

Pollen

Answer 12

powder like dust on the stamen needed to make seeds (pollen).

Question 13

Stamen

Answer 13

Stalks that surround the pistol and that makes pollen.

Question 14

Pistil

Answer 14

Part of the flower that contains seed (ovules)

Question 15

Fertilization

Answer 15

when pollen grains land on the pistil and a pollen tube starts to grow.

Question 16

Seed

Answer 16

is a baby plant wrapped in a very special package. The package has a hard shell that protects the tiny plant. (Parts of a seed: Seed Coat, Embryo, and Stored Food)

Question 17

Flower

Answer 17

come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. They look pretty. Some smell good. Flowers make seeds so there will be more plants.