Plants and Their Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each item into the correct category.
Part of a Plant
rootsstemleaves Not Part of a Plant
wheelsbuttonszipper Roots, stem, leaves, and flower are all parts of a plant. A wheel, sock, and pencil are not parts of a plant.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A flower is the part of the plant that makes seeds.
A flower is the part of the plant that makes seeds so new plants can grow.
2. Roots hold the plant in the soil.
Roots hold the plant in the soil so it stays in place and can absorb water and nutrients.
3. Plants take in air through tiny holes in their leaves.
Plants take in air through tiny holes in their leaves called stomata.
4. Leaves are usually the color green.
Leaves are usually green because they contain a green substance called chlorophyll.
5. A plant makes its own food using sunlight.
A plant makes its own food using sunlight through a process called photosynthesis.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Leaves help a plant make food from sunlight.
True False
True — Leaves help a plant make food from sunlight using a process called photosynthesis.
2. A stem is not part of a plant.
True False
False — A stem is part of a plant. It holds the plant up and carries water to the leaves.
3. Flowers help a plant make seeds.
True False
True — Flowers help a plant make seeds so that new plants can grow.
4. Plants do not need water to live.
True False
False — Plants need water to live. Water helps carry nutrients through the plant.