How Do Plants Make Food worksheet - Free Printable

Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution

#### Section A: Write the missing word or words in each sentence.

1. Plants get food to live and grow _________.
- (from animals, by making it, by eating)
- Answer: by making it
- Explanation: Plants do not eat or get food from animals. Instead, they make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.

2. To make food, a green plant needs water, light, and _________.
- (air, darkness, dirt)
- Answer: air
- Explanation: Plants require water, light, and carbon dioxide (from air) to perform photosynthesis. Darkness is not necessary, and while dirt (soil) provides nutrients, it is not directly required for photosynthesis.

3. A plant makes food in its _________.
- (leaves, roots, sugar)
- Answer: leaves
- Explanation: Leaves are the primary site of photosynthesis in plants because they contain chlorophyll, which captures light energy.

4. Water enters the roots and moves up the _________ to the leaves.
- (sugar, soil, stem)
- Answer: stem
- Explanation: Water absorbed by the roots travels up the stem through specialized tissues called xylem to reach the leaves.

5. Light from the _________ makes air and water join to form food.
- (sun, leaves, soil)
- Answer: sun
- Explanation: Light energy from the sun is essential for photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide (from air) and water combine to produce glucose (food) and oxygen.

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#### Section B: The sentences below tell how plants make food. Write 1, 2, and 3 to show the correct order.

1. Air and water come into the leaves.
2. The plant sends food to its roots for storage.
3. Light changes air and water to food.

- Correct Order:
1. Air and water come into the leaves.
- This is the first step where carbon dioxide (from air) and water enter the leaves.
2. Light changes air and water to food.
- Light energy from the sun converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food) during photosynthesis.
3. The plant sends food to its roots for storage.
- After food is produced, it is transported to other parts of the plant, including the roots, for storage.

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#### Section C: Write one or more sentences to answer the questions.

Question: You have a plant in a pot. Where is the best place to put the plant in a room? Why?

- Answer:
The best place to put the plant in a room is near a window that receives plenty of sunlight. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which allows the plant to make its own food. Additionally, placing the plant near a window ensures good air circulation, which helps the plant absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen efficiently.

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Final Answers:

#### Section A:
1. by making it
2. air
3. leaves
4. stem
5. sun

#### Section B:
1. Air and water come into the leaves.
2. Light changes air and water to food.
3. The plant sends food to its roots for storage.

#### Section C:
The best place to put the plant in a room is near a window that receives plenty of sunlight. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, allowing the plant to make its own food. Good air circulation near the window also helps the plant absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen efficiently.

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Final Answer Box:

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\text{A. 1. by making it, 2. air, 3. leaves, 4. stem, 5. sun} \\
\text{B. 1. Air and water come into the leaves, 2. Light changes air and water to food, 3. The plant sends food to its roots for storage.} \\
\text{C. Near a window that receives plenty of sunlight. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, and good air circulation helps the plant absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.}
}
\]