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Germination and growth

Name Class Date

1 a What happens during germination?

b Which part of an embryo grows out of a seed first. Tick () one.

root  shoot  seed coat  food store
c Complete the words to describe the resources needed for germination.
W O W .
d Choose one of the resources from part c and explain why it is needed.

2 Complete the sentences using some of the words in the box.

The raw materials for photosynthesis are and .

The sugar made by photosynthesis is called . gas is
also produced. Photosynthesis needs energy transferred by .

carbon dioxide cellulose chlorophyll glucose light oxygen water

3 Look at the drawings of the tree. Answer the

questions by ticking () one box for each.
a In which drawing will the tree release the
most oxygen?
 A  B  C
b In which drawing will the tree release the
most carbon dioxide?

A  B  C
c Which process releases carbon dioxide?
 respiration  chemical reaction  nutrition  photosynthesis
d Which of these is a raw material that the process in part c needs?
 glucose  water  energy  carbon dioxide
4 Bees and some flowering plants are interdependent.

a How do the bees depend on flowers?

b How do the plants depend on bees?

c Why is it a problem for humans if there are fewer bees?

I can…
● describe what happens in germination
● explain what resources seeds and plants need
● describe how organisms are interdependent.

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