What You Need to Know

Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow

Seeds sprout and grow roots, a stem, and leaves

Plants grow towards the light

Without water or light, plants cannot grow well

Key Vocabulary

the part of a plant that can grow into a new plant

when a tiny plant first pushes out of a seed

the parts of a plant that take in water from the soil

the main stalk of a plant that holds it up

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

What do plants need to grow?

Only water Sunlight, water, and soil Sunlight and sugar Soil and music

Question 2

A seed is planted. What appears first as it sprouts?

A flower A fruit A tiny root and shoot Leaves the same size as a tree

Question 3

A plant is kept in a dark cupboard. What will happen?

It will grow bigger and faster It will grow towards the door Nothing will change It will not grow well and may die