Environmental Science Revision on Stems, Roots, and Photosynthesis for kids 4 through 12
- Ngechent
- Feb 17, 2022
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Revision on Stems, Roots, and Photosynthesis
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Stems and Roots and Photosynthesis
STEMS
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The tree part that supports the leaves, flowers, and fruits is known as ____ the stem
Stems are divided into two groups namely: _______ ______ those that grow above the ground and those that grow underground.
Those that grow above the ground include _______
erect stem (e.g. palm tree, coconut, and iroko),
creeping stem (e.g. Bahama grass and sweet potatoes), and
climbing stem (e.g. yam and beans).
Those that grow underground are _______
suckers (e.g. plantains and pineapple),
rhizomes (e.g. elephant grass, ginger),
bulbs (e.g. onion), and
tubers (e.g. Irish potatoes, carrots).
Stems hold the ______ in a better position to trap sunlight. branches
Stems are also a pathway for _______ from the soil to the leaves and for _____ from the leaves to the roots. Water, food
Stems also store nutrients and produce _______ new living tissue.
What do climbing stems use when growing? tendrils for attachment
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ROOTS
Four types of roots include: –tap roots (e.g. mango tree),
– fibrous roots(e.g. maize, cocoyam),
– prop roots (e.g. silk, cotton) and
– adventitious roots (e.g. some grasses, fig trees).
Some functions of the roots to the plants are: Roots hold the plant firm in the soil, absorb water from the soil, store food for the plant, and are used as medicine.
Plants also breathe through tiny holes on their roots and stems called _______________ lenticels
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PHOTOSYNTHESIS
The process by which plants prepare their food in the presence of carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll is known as __ photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis takes place only during the ___________ day.
During the process of photosynthesis_________,_ is produced hence purifying the atmosphere. oxygen
During the day plants take in_________ carbon dioxide and send out__________ oxygen, while during the night they take in____ oxygen and send out carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis takes place only in_____ green plants
The green coloring matter or pigment on green plants is due to ____ chlorophyll
Chlorophyll makes leaves _____ green.
The two main parts of a chloroplast are ______ the grana and stroma.
To perform photosynthesis, plants need four things: _______ carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll.
The first stage of photosynthesis captures energy from the sun to _______ breakdown water molecules.
The second stage of photosynthesis is ________ the Calvin cycle.
Stems and Roots and Photosynthesis
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