Plants Parts and Needs — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A tall tree grows in the forest with many other trees.
Forests have rich soil and rain, so many tall trees grow close together.
2. A cactus lives in a hot, dry desert with little water.
Cacti store water inside thick stems to survive long, dry desert days.
3. Seaweed grows in the salty ocean underwater.
Seaweed floats in oceans and uses sunlight that shines through the water.
4. A new plant grows from a tiny seed in the soil.
Seeds hold a baby plant that sprouts when it gets water and warmth.
5. Gardeners use a shovel to dig small holes for seeds.
Shovels help gardeners turn soil and plant seeds at the right depth.
6. Plants need water to drink, just like people do.
Roots soak up water from soil to carry food up through the plant.
7. Pine trees often grow in cool woods with lots of rain.
Pine trees thrive in cool, wet woods where their needles stay green.
8. A pumpkin grows from a seed planted in the spring.
Pumpkin seeds sprout, grow vines, and produce big orange pumpkins by fall.
9. Gardeners pull out weeds that take space from good plants.
Weeds steal water and nutrients, so gardeners pull them out by hand.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Cactus
→ Sandy desert
Sandy desert
Pine Tree
→ Cool forest
Cool forest
Seaweed
→ Salty ocean
Salty ocean
Sunflower
→ Sunny garden
Sunny garden
Each plant has a favorite home with the right water, sun, and soil.