Grade 3 science worksheet on the basic needs of plants, including a matching activity and comprehension questions.

A Grade 3 science worksheet titled "Basic needs of plants" from K5 Learning, featuring a diagram of a plant with labeled parts (leaf, flowers, stem, root) and a matching exercise to connect plant needs (water, air, minerals, sunlight, reproduction) to the corresponding parts. Below, two questions ask how roots help a plant survive and why plants need sunlight.

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- water → root
- air → leaf
- minerals → root
- sunlight → leaf
- reproduction → flowers

How do roots help a plant survive?
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil, which are essential for the plant’s growth and survival. They also anchor the plant firmly in the ground.

Why do plants need sunlight?
Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy (food) to fuel their growth and development.

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