Leaf Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the parts of a leaf and their functions with this interactive worksheet for grade 5 science.
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Leaf Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram when needed.
Study the diagram of the leaf below:
1. The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight is called .
2. Leaves take in carbon dioxide through tiny pores called .
3. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called .
4. Which part of the leaf transports water and nutrients?
Stomata
Chloroplasts
Veins
Epidermis
5. What gas do plants release into the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
6. The main function of a leaf is to absorb water from the soil.
True
False
7. The waxy layer on the outside of a leaf is called the cuticle.
True
False
8. Describe the importance of sunlight for a plant's survival.