Let’s go step by step to solve this worksheet.
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First, we match the plant structures with their functions using the word bank:
Stem, Leaf, Root, Flower
A. “Anchors the plant in the soil, absorbs water and minerals, and is used for storage.”
→ That’s the
Root. Roots hold the plant down and take up water and nutrients from the soil. Some roots also store food (like carrots).
B. “The main photosynthetic organ of the plant.”
→ That’s the
Leaf. Leaves make food for the plant using sunlight — that’s called photosynthesis.
C. “Raises or separates leaves exposing them to sunlight and help facilitate the dispersal of pollen and fruit.”
→ That’s the
Stem. The stem holds up the leaves so they can get sun, and it also carries water and food between roots and leaves. It helps move flowers and fruits too.
D. “Reproductive structures found in some plants.”
→ That’s the
Flower. Flowers make seeds and help plants reproduce. They attract pollinators like bees.
So matching:
- A → Root
- B → Leaf
- C → Stem
- D → Flower
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Now answer the questions:
1. What process occurs in the leaves of plants? What does it produce?
→ The process is
photosynthesis.
→ It uses sunlight, carbon dioxide (from air), and water (from roots) to make
food (sugar/glucose) for the plant.
→ It also releases
oxygen as a waste product — which is good for animals and humans!
2. What is the function of a fruit?
→ Fruits protect the seeds inside them.
→ They also help spread the seeds — when animals eat the fruit, they drop or poop out the seeds somewhere else, helping new plants grow far away.
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Final Answer:
A. Root
B. Leaf
C. Stem
D. Flower
1. Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves. It produces food (glucose) for the plant and releases oxygen.
2. The function of a fruit is to protect the seeds and help spread them to new places so new plants can grow.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plant structure and function worksheet answers.