Trace Energy from Sun to Plants - 5th Grade Science
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Which structure carries sugars made in leaves to other plant parts: xylem or phloem?
Which structure carries sugars made in leaves to other plant parts: xylem or phloem?
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Phloem. These tubes transport sugars from leaves to all plant parts.
Phloem. These tubes transport sugars from leaves to all plant parts.
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Which energy path correctly traces energy into a plant: Sun → plant or plant → Sun?
Which energy path correctly traces energy into a plant: Sun → plant or plant → Sun?
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Sun → plant. Energy flows from the sun into the plant, not the reverse.
Sun → plant. Energy flows from the sun into the plant, not the reverse.
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Identify the correct energy change in a plant during photosynthesis: light → chemical or chemical → light?
Identify the correct energy change in a plant during photosynthesis: light → chemical or chemical → light?
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Light energy → chemical energy. Photosynthesis converts light into chemical bonds in glucose.
Light energy → chemical energy. Photosynthesis converts light into chemical bonds in glucose.
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Which model shows the correct inputs for photosynthesis: $CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light or $O_2$ + glucose + light?
Which model shows the correct inputs for photosynthesis: $CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light or $O_2$ + glucose + light?
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$CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light. These are the reactants that plants use to make food.
$CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light. These are the reactants that plants use to make food.
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What is the correct word equation for photosynthesis (no balancing): $CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light → ?
What is the correct word equation for photosynthesis (no balancing): $CO_2$ + $H_2O$ + light → ?
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Glucose + $O_2$. The complete equation shows reactants converting to products.
Glucose + $O_2$. The complete equation shows reactants converting to products.
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In a model, where is most light energy captured in a plant: roots, stems, or leaves?
In a model, where is most light energy captured in a plant: roots, stems, or leaves?
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Leaves. Leaves have the most chloroplasts and surface area for light capture.
Leaves. Leaves have the most chloroplasts and surface area for light capture.
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Which structure carries water upward to leaves for photosynthesis: xylem or phloem?
Which structure carries water upward to leaves for photosynthesis: xylem or phloem?
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Xylem. These tubes transport water from roots to leaves for photosynthesis.
Xylem. These tubes transport water from roots to leaves for photosynthesis.
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Choose the best simple energy-tracing model for a plant: Sun → chloroplast → glucose or Sun → roots → oxygen.
Choose the best simple energy-tracing model for a plant: Sun → chloroplast → glucose or Sun → roots → oxygen.
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Sun → chloroplast → glucose. This path shows light energy captured and converted to sugar.
Sun → chloroplast → glucose. This path shows light energy captured and converted to sugar.
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Which statement best describes energy in glucose made by plants: stored as light or stored as chemical energy?
Which statement best describes energy in glucose made by plants: stored as light or stored as chemical energy?
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Stored as chemical energy. Light energy is converted and stored in glucose's chemical bonds.
Stored as chemical energy. Light energy is converted and stored in glucose's chemical bonds.
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What gas is released into the air as a product of photosynthesis?
What gas is released into the air as a product of photosynthesis?
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Oxygen ($O_2$). This waste product of photosynthesis is essential for animal life.
Oxygen ($O_2$). This waste product of photosynthesis is essential for animal life.
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What sugar is the main chemical energy product made by photosynthesis?
What sugar is the main chemical energy product made by photosynthesis?
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Glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$). This simple sugar stores the sun's energy in chemical bonds.
Glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$). This simple sugar stores the sun's energy in chemical bonds.
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What is the term for organisms like plants that make their own food using sunlight?
What is the term for organisms like plants that make their own food using sunlight?
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Producers. These organisms convert inorganic materials into organic food.
Producers. These organisms convert inorganic materials into organic food.
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In a simple model, which structures on leaves allow carbon dioxide to enter?
In a simple model, which structures on leaves allow carbon dioxide to enter?
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Stomata. Tiny pores that open and close for gas exchange.
Stomata. Tiny pores that open and close for gas exchange.
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Which plant organ is the main site where photosynthesis happens: roots, stems, or leaves?
Which plant organ is the main site where photosynthesis happens: roots, stems, or leaves?
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Leaves. Leaves have the most chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
Leaves. Leaves have the most chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
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Which gas do plants release into the air as a product of photosynthesis?
Which gas do plants release into the air as a product of photosynthesis?
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Oxygen. $O_2$ is a byproduct when water molecules split.
Oxygen. $O_2$ is a byproduct when water molecules split.
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What substance do plants absorb through roots that is needed for photosynthesis?
What substance do plants absorb through roots that is needed for photosynthesis?
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Water. Roots absorb $H_2O$ needed to make glucose.
Water. Roots absorb $H_2O$ needed to make glucose.
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Which gas do plants take in from the air as a reactant for photosynthesis?
Which gas do plants take in from the air as a reactant for photosynthesis?
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Carbon dioxide. Plants use $CO_2$ from air to build sugar molecules.
Carbon dioxide. Plants use $CO_2$ from air to build sugar molecules.
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Which form of energy from the Sun is captured by plants during photosynthesis?
Which form of energy from the Sun is captured by plants during photosynthesis?
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Light (radiant) energy. Electromagnetic radiation travels from Sun to Earth.
Light (radiant) energy. Electromagnetic radiation travels from Sun to Earth.
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Identify the correct model statement: photosynthesis stores energy or releases stored energy from sugar?
Identify the correct model statement: photosynthesis stores energy or releases stored energy from sugar?
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Photosynthesis stores energy in sugar. Photosynthesis builds sugar; respiration releases energy.
Photosynthesis stores energy in sugar. Photosynthesis builds sugar; respiration releases energy.
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Which statement correctly traces energy: plants get energy from soil or from sunlight?
Which statement correctly traces energy: plants get energy from soil or from sunlight?
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Plants get energy from sunlight. Soil provides minerals, not energy for photosynthesis.
Plants get energy from sunlight. Soil provides minerals, not energy for photosynthesis.
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