What Plants Need to Thrive

Question 1

Which of the following lists all five basic requirements that a plant needs to live and grow?

Accepted Answer

air, light, water, nutrients, space

Answer

air, light, water, nutrients, temperature

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air, light, water, soil, space

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air, light, water, nutrients

Question 2

Maya has two potted plants. Plant A is a cactus that lives in hot, dry places. Plant B is a fern that grows in a cool, shady forest. Maya can only give each plant a little water once a week. Which reason best explains why Plant A will stay healthier than Plant B?

Accepted Answer

The cactus has thick, fleshy stems that store water, so it can live with only a small amount of watering.

Answer

Ferns can get all the water they need from the air, so they don’t need much water from the pot.

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Both plants need the same amount of water, so the small amount is enough for each.

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Cacti need more water than ferns, so the small amount isn’t enough for either plant.

Question 3

Sam is making a daily checklist for his new houseplant. He wants to write down exactly the five things the plant must have to grow strong. Which list is correct?

Accepted Answer

Air, light, water, nutrients, space

Answer

Air, light, water, soil, space

Answer

Air, light, water, nutrients, soil

Answer

Air, light, water, nutrients, temperature

Try three questions

Which of the following lists all five basic requirements that a plant needs to live and grow?

Maya has two potted plants. Plant A is a cactus that lives in hot, dry places. Plant B is a fern that grows in a cool, shady forest. Maya can only give each plant a little water once a week. Which reason best explains why Plant A will stay healthier than Plant B?

Sam is making a daily checklist for his new houseplant. He wants to write down exactly the five things the plant must have to grow strong. Which list is correct?

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