Year 1 science · C.11 · Living things
Where plants live
Plants live in different places based on their needs. Cacti need little water and grow in hot, dry areas like deserts. Water lilies need water and grow in ponds or lakes where the water is calm.
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Jonah wonders: Where do cacti grow best?
- Dry places (right)
- On mountains
- In oceans
Omar wonders: Where do cacti grow best?
- In rainforests
- Dry places (right)
- On mountains
Leo sees a plant with spines and no leaves. Where is it likely growing?
- In the dark
- In the sun (right)
- In a pond
Tip: Plants live in different places based on their needs. Cacti need little water and grow in hot, dry areas like deserts. Water lilies need water and grow in ponds or lakes where the water is calm.
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