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To solve this problem, we need to understand how photosynthesis works and where each part comes from or goes to in the plant.

Photosynthesis is how plants make their own food using sunlight. Here’s what happens:

1. Light Energy – This comes from the sun. The plant uses sunlight to power the process. So, the top arrow pointing from the sun to the plant should be labeled “Light Energy”.

2. Carbon Dioxide – Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air through tiny holes in their leaves. The second arrow from the left (pointing to the leaf) should be “Carbon Dioxide”.

3. Water – Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. The bottom arrow (pointing to the roots) should be “Water”.

4. Minerals – These are also taken up from the soil by the roots, along with water. The fourth arrow from the top (also pointing to the roots) should be “Minerals”.

5. Oxygen – As a result of photosynthesis, plants release oxygen into the air. The third arrow (pointing away from the leaf) should be “Oxygen”.

6. Glucose – This is the sugar (food) that the plant makes during photosynthesis. It stays inside the plant to help it grow. The fifth arrow (pointing to the stem/leaf area) should be “Glucose”.

Let’s match them in order from top to bottom on the left side of the diagram:

- Top box → Light Energy
- Second box → Carbon Dioxide
- Third box → Oxygen (this is released, so it points away)
- Fourth box → Minerals (taken up by roots)
- Fifth box → Glucose (made by plant, stored or used)
- Bottom box → Water (absorbed by roots)

Wait — let’s double-check the arrows:

Looking at the diagram description:

There are 6 boxes on the left, each with an orange arrow pointing to different parts of the plant:

- Arrow 1 (top): from sun → plant → Light Energy ✔
- Arrow 2: from air → leaf → Carbon Dioxide ✔
- Arrow 3: from leaf → out → Oxygen ✔
- Arrow 4: from soil → roots → Minerals ✔
- Arrow 5: from plant → internal → Glucose ✔
- Arrow 6 (bottom): from soil → roots → Water ✔

Yes, that matches.

Final Answer:
Light Energy
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Minerals
Glucose
Water