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Grade 3 Science – Identifying the parts of a plant and their functions.

What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Roots


What part supports the plant and carries water?
Stem


What part of the plant makes food using sunlight?
Leaves


What part of the plant is responsible for reproduction?
Flower


What part develops into a fruit after fertilization?
The flower's ovary


What part of the plant protects its seeds?
Fruit


What do plants need from the sun to make food?
Sunlight


What gas do plants absorb from the air to make food?
Carbon dioxide


What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Oxygen


What process do plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
