This worksheet is about the basic needs and parts of a plant. Let's solve each question step by step:
---
Question 1:
"To grow, a plant needs ____________ and ____________."
- Plants need
water and
sunlight to grow.
- Water is essential for hydration and nutrient absorption.
- Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, which helps plants make their food.
Answer:
water and sun
---
Question 2:
"The ____________ on the plant helps to make seeds and fruit."
- The part of the plant responsible for producing seeds and fruit is the
flower.
- Flowers are reproductive structures that develop into fruits after pollination.
Answer:
flower
---
Question 3:
"The ____________ absorb the water and hold the plant in the soil."
- Roots are the underground parts of a plant that anchor it in the soil and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Answer:
roots
---
Question 4:
"The ____________ use the sun and air to make food for the plant."
- Leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis. They use sunlight, carbon dioxide from the air, and water to produce glucose (food) for the plant.
Answer:
leaves
---
Question 5:
"The ____________ brings water to the rest of the plant."
- The
stem acts as a transport system in plants. It carries water and nutrients absorbed by the roots up to the leaves and other parts of the plant.
Answer:
stem
---
Final Answer:
1. To grow, a plant needs
water and
sun.
2. The
flower on the plant helps to make seeds and fruit.
3. The
roots absorb the water and hold the plant in the soil.
4. The
leaves use the sun and air to make food for the plant.
5. The
stem brings water to the rest of the plant.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{1. \text{water and sun}, 2. \text{flower}, 3. \text{roots}, 4. \text{leaves}, 5. \text{stem}}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade science worksheet plants.
