Leaf Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the different parts of a leaf and their functions with this interactive worksheet for Grade 4 science.
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Leaf Anatomy Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you identify the parts of a leaf.
Observe the diagram of a leaf cross-section below:
1. What is the main job of the stomata on a leaf?
To give the leaf color
To take in sunlight
To let gases in and out
To hold the leaf to the stem
2. Which part of the leaf helps carry water and food throughout the plant?
Cuticle
Veins
Epidermis
Chloroplast
3. The green pigment in leaves, called , helps capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
4. The waxy layer on the outside of a leaf that prevents water loss is called the .
5. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food.
True
False
6. The petiole is the flat, broad part of the leaf.
True
False
7. What are three things a plant needs from its leaves to make food?