What You Need to Know

Plants need sunlight, water, and soil

Roots absorb water and nutrients

Leaves capture sunlight

Too little or too much water affects growth

Key Vocabulary

the process plants use to make food from sunlight, water, and air

a substance plants absorb from soil to grow

a very young plant that has just sprouted

to become limp because of lack of water

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

Question 1

What do plants use sunlight for?

To attract insects To grow roots deeper To keep warm at night To make their own food through photosynthesis

Question 2

What happens to a plant that does not get enough water?

It wilts and may die It changes colour to blue It grows faster It produces more flowers

Question 3

Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?

Leaves Roots Stem Flowers