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Plant Definition

A plant is a living organism needing sunlight and water to grow. For example, it uses leaves to capture sunlight for energy.

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Plant Growth Conditions

Fun Facts

  • Without sunlight, a plant cannot survive.
  • While people care for plants, plants do not rely on people for their needs.
  • Many plants grow without soil. Soil is not food for plants.

Why Do We Need To Know About Plant

Learning about plants helps us see how everything in nature is connected and shows us why jobs in environmental and agricultural sciences are important. Plants feed both people and animals, which is key for farming and food production. This means knowing how to grow plants well is important for keeping our food supply going and taking care of the planet. Plants also make the oxygen we breathe, which is why jobs that focus on keeping our air clean and fighting climate change are important.

Plants help stop soil from washing away. They also give us materials for our homes. Knowing what plants need to grow and how to experiment to find the best conditions for growth, is important for jobs in farming and environmental science. This knowledge helps make better products, improve how we grow plants, and ensures our planet stays healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does water affect plant growth?
Plants need just the right amount of water. Too much or too little will cause the plant not to grow as well. Some plants need more water than others.
How does sunlight affect plant growth?
Plants use sunlight to make the food they need to grow. If a plant does not have any sunlight, they will lose their color and eventually die. Some plants need more light than others.
What did you notice about the plant that was given way more water than the others?
The plant that was given too much water grew a small carrot. It got too much water.
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