Where plants grow best
Plants grow tallest when they get sunlight because it gives them energy to make food and stretch upward. Without light, they don’t grow as tall or strong.
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In science class, Priya asks: Which condition helps a plant grow taller?
- Sunlight (right)
- No water
- Dark place
Theo has two tomato seedlings. One is near a sunny window. The other is in a closet with no light. Which one will grow taller?
- The one by the window (right)
- The one in the closet
- The one with more soil
Nora and Lena are curious. A bean plant grows faster when it gets sunlight than when it is kept in a dark box. What should you do to help the plant grow taller?
- Put it near a window (right)
- Water it less often
- Keep it in the dark
Tip: Plants grow tallest when they get sunlight because it gives them energy to make food and stretch upward. Without light, they don’t grow as tall or strong.
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