Plants: Growth & Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Your plant looks droopy and the soil feels dry. You should...
A) Give it some water
B) Put it in a dark closet
C) Pour salt on the soil
D) Pull off all the leaves
A droopy plant with dry soil needs a drink of water.
2. The soil is very wet and leaves are turning yellow. What should you do?
A) Add more water now
B) Stop watering for a while
C) Cover it with a blanket
D) Move it far from any sun
Letting soil dry out gives roots air they need to heal.
3. Your plant has pale leaves and sits in a dark corner. Try to...
A) Hide it under a box
B) Move it near a sunny window
C) Give it less water
D) Plant it in a smaller pot
More sunlight helps pale leaves turn green and strong.
4. Which list shows the best daily care for a plant?
A) Sun, water, air, good soil
B) Darkness, soda, bugs
C) Ice, salt, no air
D) Only dirt, no water
Plants thrive with sun, water, air, and healthy soil.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Check the soil with your finger before you water.
A finger test shows if soil is dry and needs water.
2. Put your plant near a sunny window to get light.
Windows let in sunlight that helps leaves make food.
3. Give a little water, not too much water at once.
Over watering can rot roots and hurt the whole plant.
4. Use a pot with a small hole in the bottom.
Drain holes let extra water leave so roots get air.
5. Wipe dust off leaves so they can catch the sun.
Clean leaves catch more sunlight and make more food.