Worksheet (photosynthesis)

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Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. What is photosynthesis? (2 marks)
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2. Plants need _______________, _________________, _______________, _____________________ for
photosynthesis. (4 marks)
3. What are the products of photosynthesis? (2 marks)
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4. Diagram 1 shows the carbon cycle.
CO2 in
P
Q
R

(a) Name processes P, Q and R. (3 marks)

P:_____________________
Q:_____________________
R:_____________________
(b) When plants and animals die, their organic matters will be converted in to simple molecules through
process ______________________ by decomposers. (1 mark)
5. In the ___________________________, photosynthesis releases oxygen to replace the oxygen used up
for respiration of living organisms, combustion of fuel and decomposition of dead animal and plants
materials. (1 marks)
6. Photosynthesis is important in maintaining a balanced level of ________________________ and
_______________________________ in the atmosphere. (2 marks)