Continue with Microsoft TeamsWhat Plants Need
Vocabulary
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Energy
Energy is the ability to do work or to make something move or change in some way.
Nutrients
Nutrients are the things that plants or animals need to grow and to stay healthy.
Roots
Roots are the part of the plant that usually grows underground and soaks up nutrients and water for the plant.
Here are things that plants need to stay alive.
Air
Plants need air just like you need air. You take in air through your nose and mouth. The leaves and roots of a plant can take in air.
Water
All types of plants need water.
Plants that grow outdoors get water from rain. Indoor plants need to be watered. Outdoor gardens need to be watered when there is not enough rain.
Light
Plants use sunlight for energy.
Some plants need more sunlight than others. Some plants can grow in shady places. Other plants need a lot of bright sunlight.
Warmth
All plants need warmth. Plants in a garden do not grow in winter because it is too cold. Some plants grow well in very hot places, such as deserts. Other plants grow well in places that are warm, but not too hot.
Space
A plant needs enough space to grow. A plant’s roots need space to spread out in the soil. If too many plants are growing close together, they may not get enough sunlight, water, or nutrients.
On many farms, fields are planted in rows. The space between each row gives each plant enough space for its roots to spread out. The plants are not too close together, so each plant can get enough light.
To learn more about what plants need, watch the video by BuzzWithBee on YouTube.
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