Tuesday 13 December 2011

Helping plants grow well

Helping plants grow well
 

1. What will happen to a plant left in the dark?
It will grow green and healthily
It will turn yellow and spindly
It will go to sleep

2. What will happen to a plant that is left un-watered?
It will move to where there is water
It will grow well and healthily
It will wilt and eventually die

3. Which plant will grow best?
A plant grown in the dark with plenty of water
A plant grown in bright sunlight with not enough water
A plant grown in bright sunlight with plenty of water

4. The more water a plant is given, the better it will grow. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
It's impossible to say

5. The more warmth a plant is given, the better it will grow. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
It's impossible to say

6. Grass does not grow as quickly during the winter as it does during the summer. What could be a reason for this?
It's colder in the winter
It doesn't rain as much in the winter
The grass is sulking

7. Why do you think gardeners grow some plants in greenhouses?
To keep the plants away from the light
To keep the plants warm
To keep the plants cold

8. Why would keeping one plant in a fridge and one on a windowsill not be a fair test of how temperature affects the growth of plants?
Because it will be cold AND dark in the fridge
Because the plant in the fridge will have access to food
Because the temperature will be the same in both positions

9. Which part of a plant takes in water?
Roots
Stem
Leaves

10. Which part makes food for the plant?
Roots
Petals
Leaves

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