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Photosynthesis Worksheet

A Grade 5 science worksheet covering the basics of photosynthesis, including inputs, outputs, and its importance.

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5-LS1-15-LS2-1

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Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food

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Plants are amazing! Unlike animals, they can make their own food. This process is called photosynthesis. Let's learn more about it!

Photosynthesis Overview Diagram

1. What is the process by which plants make their own food called?

a

Respiration

b

Photosynthesis

c

Digestion

d

Transpiration

2. Which of the following do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?

a

Oxygen

b

Nitrogen

c

Carbon dioxide

d

Hydrogen

3. Plants use energy from the   to convert water and carbon dioxide into food.

4. The green pigment in plants that captures sunlight is called  .

5. A gas released by plants during photosynthesis that animals need to breathe is  .

6. Photosynthesis mainly happens in the roots of a plant.

T

True

F

False

7. Plants produce sugar (glucose) as food during photosynthesis.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

sunlight
chlorophyll
oxygen
roots
leaves
water

8. Plants absorb   from the soil through their  .

9. The main part of the plant where photosynthesis takes place is the  .

10. Why is photosynthesis important for all living things on Earth?