A plant has roots to take up water and nutrients
from the soil and anchor it to the ground. Plants
also have a stem to carry water and nutrients up
the plant. Plants have leaves which use sunlight
and carbon dioxide to carry out a process called
photosynthesis. Some plants have flowers which are
involved in reproduction and produce seeds from
which new plants grow.
Plants require air to photosynthesize.
Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide in the
air, along with water to produce glucose
and oxygen.
Plants have roots which absorb water from the
soil. Water is needed in plants to regulate
their temperature. Water is also required to
help absorb nutrients from the soil, as the
nutrients are in a watery solution in the soil.
Water is also needed for photosynthesis.
Plants need light to
photosynthesize. This is a process
where plants use sunlight, carbon
dioxide and water to produce
glucose and oxygen. This is how
plants make energy.
Plants require nutrients to
function and support processes
vital for life. Nutrients consist of
chemical elements or compounds.
Nutrients can be found in the soil
and are absorbed by roots.
Plants require a certain temperature
range. The temperature impacts the
process of photosynthesis. The
temperature can also alter plant
growth, processes in plants,
absorption of nutrients and the
ability to produce fruit.
Mangroves are shrubs with special
adaptations to remove salt from
water and take in additional
oxygen. They grow best in an
equal mix of saltwater and
freshwater.
Cacti are adapted to survive in
hostile conditions where there is
often very little water. Cacti
store water in their stems and
enlarged roots. They have
specialized water storage cells to
support this.
Sunflowers follow the movement
of the sun. This behaviour is to
increase photosynthesis and take
full advantage of the natural light
required for this process to take
place.