Plants and Their Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The roots anchor a plant in the soil.
The roots anchor a plant in the soil, keeping it steady while also absorbing water and nutrients.
2. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil so the plant can grow and stay healthy.
3. The stem supports the plant and holds it upright.
The stem supports the plant and holds it upright so the leaves can reach the sunlight.
4. Water travels up the stem to the leaves.
Water travels up the stem to the leaves, where it is used to make food through photosynthesis.
5. Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant.
Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis.
6. The colorful part of a plant that attracts bees is the flower.
The flower is the colorful part of a plant that attracts bees and other pollinators.
7. Inside a flower, seeds are made so new plants can grow.
Inside a flower, seeds are made so new plants can grow and spread to new places.
8. A fruit protects the seed and sometimes helps it travel.
A fruit protects the seed inside it and sometimes helps it travel when animals eat the fruit.
9. The flat, green parts of a plant are its leaves.
The flat, green parts of a plant are its leaves, which catch sunlight to make food.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
roots
→ soaks up water from the soil
makes seeds for new plants
stem
→ carries water up to leaves
soaks up water from the soil
leaves
→ uses sunlight to make food
carries water up to leaves
flower
→ makes seeds for new plants
uses sunlight to make food
Roots soak up water from the soil. The stem carries water up to the leaves. Leaves use sunlight to make food. The flower makes seeds for new plants.