What are the survival needs of a plant?

Sunlight

Sunlight

What is the definition of Sunlight?

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Sunlight is light coming directly from the sun.

Location

Where is the sun located?

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The sun is located outside above in the atmosphere.

Surivial

Can a plant survive without sunlight?

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No; sunlight is very important to a plants' survival.

Significance

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What is the significance of sunlight in plant growth?

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As new growth increases the leaf area, more sunlight is intercepted and photosynthesis increases, providing more energy for additional leaf growth.

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Is sunlight the ONLY light that a plant may receive in order to grow?

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No; a plant may still be able to grow with light within a home, but preferred to be outside in natural sunlight.

Air

Air

What is the definition of Air?

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the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Location

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Where is air located?

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Air is located in the atmosphere.

Surivial

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Can a plant survive without air?

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No; air is essential part of survival of a plant.

Significance

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Why is air important in order to help plant growth?

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Air is very important because it helps the plant gain oxygen to breathe and also give off oxygen.

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(True or False) If air is not avaialbe it can cause the roots to not function properly.

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True. Air is needed so that the roots within the plant can breathe. Failure to do so will cause stress on the plant.

Healthy plant

Healthy plant

What does a healthy plant mean?

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A healthy plant is a plant that does not look like it has been not in good condition. All of its leaves are still in contact, standing tall and colors are vividly showing.

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Where are plants located?

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Plants are everywhere from outside to inside (buildings, houses, offices, schools, etc)

Surivial

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What are the (4) growth needs of a plant?

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1. Water2. Soil3. Air4. Sunlight

Significance

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How do plants contribute to the Earth?

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They help us humans with oxygen and they also help other animals with pollination.

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How do healthy plants look?

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1. Leaves are dark green color.2. The plant consist of brightly colored flowers.

Water

Water

What is the definition of Water?

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A colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basic of the fluids of living organisms.

Location

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Where does the water go when watering a plant?

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The water settles in the soil and eventually goes down into the roots for nourishment.

Surivial

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Can a plant survive without water?

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No; without water the plant will be dry and unable to grow.

Significance

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Can a plant have too water in order to grow?

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Yes. To much water in a plant can cause a problem to where healthy leaves will begin to fall and roots and lower stem becomes mushy.

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What are some ways you can water a plant? (What tools can be used?)

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Sprinklers, Rain, and Water hose.

Soil

Soil

What is the definition of Soil?

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The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

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Where is the soil located?

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Soil is located on the ground or at the bottom of the pot.

Surivial

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Can a plant survive without soil?

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No; soil is imperative to growth needs of a plant.

Significance

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What does soil provide for plants?

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storage for nutrients and it anchors the roots to hold water needed by plants for moisture.

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When you first plant a plant in a pot the seed is placed in the _____.

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soil

Un-Healthy plant

Un-Healthy plant

What does a unhealthy plant mean?

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A unhealthy plant is a plant that is dead due to lack of nutrients. This can range from not enough sunlight, lack of water, lack of soil, or no air. The most important component can affect the outer appearance of a plant.

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Where are plants located?

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Plants are everywhere from outside to inside (buildings, houses, offices, schools, etc)

Surivial

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What are the (4) growth needs of a plant?

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1. Water2. Soil3. Air4. Sunlight

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How do unhealthy plants look?

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1. Lacking the true green colors of a plant.2. Pest and disease damage to leaves.3. Drooping down low