Grade 5 science · C.1 · Plants and ecosystems
Where plant matter comes from
Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food. This process is called photosynthesis.
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Lena and Kai are curious. Which part of the sun helps plants make food?
- Earth
- Sunlight (right)
- Rain
Jonah sees a leaf on a tree and wonders where it gets its food. What does the leaf use to make food?
- Soil
- Sunlight (right)
- Water
Kai and Lena are curious. What does a sunflower get from the sunlight to make its own food?
- Air
- Energy (right)
- Water
Tip: Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food. This process is called photosynthesis.
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