Photosynthesis 7th Grade
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- What is the process that converts radiant energy into chemical energy?
- Photosynthesis
- Name one product of Photosynthesis
- Oxygen or Glucose
- What is the process used to find answers to questions about the world around us?
- The Scientific Method
- True or False: The Scientific Method always has the same amount of steps?
- FALSE
- Name one reactant involved in the process of Photosynthesis.
- Carbon Dioxide Water Radiant Energy
- C6 H12 O6 is the chemical formula for what?
- Glucose
- T/F- You can not have an experiment with more than one variable at a time.
- TRUE
- T/F- Plants make and store excess food that can also be used to provide energy for consumers.
- TRUE!
- In plants, photosynthesis mainly occurs in the ...
- Leaves
- This green pigment captures the sun's energy in photosynthesis.
- Chlorophyll
- Small openings on the bottom of the leaf that allow gas exchange are called...
- Stomata
- What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?
- CO2
- What does the prefix "di" mean?
- TWO
- What does the prefix "photo" mean?
- LIGHT
- T/F- Photosynthesis is NOT a light dependent reaction.
- FALSE- PHOTO means Light
- T/F Humans are consider producers?
- FALSE!
- What is the term for an animal that eats both plants and other animals?
- Omnivores
- T/F Plants are not an example of a producer.
- FALSE!
- T/F Animals produce Oxygen?
- FALSE!
- What is the name of the sugar plants produce?
- GLUCOSE
- Animals that eat only meat are called...
- Carnivores
- The Sun shines on the plant and provides...
- Radiant Energy
- T/F- Water enters the root system and travels through the stem into the leaves.
- TRUE!
- T/F- When plants are eaten, this provides chemical energy to the animal.
- TRUE!
- Animals that eat only plants are called....
- Herbivores
- What scientific word means "mouth"?
- Stoma
- The many tiny opening on the bottom of the leaf are called....
- Stomata
- What is the name of the pigment found in green plants?
- Chlorophyll
- T/F- Plants get CO2 from the soil.
- FALSE!
- T/F- The Chloroplast contain the chlorophyll.
- TRUE!
- T/F- Light energy is converted to chemical energy and is stored in the food that is made by green plants.
- TRUE!
- T/F- The radiant energy from the Sun drives the process of photosynthesis.
- TRUE!
- Plants produce______ for animals and animals produce ______ for plants.
- Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
- T/F- The epidermis is nearly transparent, which allows the sunlight to penetrate the leaf.
- TRUE!
- The opening and closing of the stomata is controlled by....
- the Guard Cells.
- T/F- The production of food occurs more during the night and slows down during the day.
- FALSE!
- ______ is the site of Photosynthesis
- Chloroplast
- The prefix "Chloro" means....
- GREEN!
- The prefix "bio" means...
- LIFE!
- When we conducted the "Light & Plants Lab" we changed what variable?
- the amount of sunlight
- What Scientific prefix means "sweet".
- Glu
- The word 'Chlorophyll' means _____ _____.
- Green Leaf
- T/F- Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- TRUE!
- T/F- Without the presence of chlorophyll, the process of photosynthesis could not occur.
- TRUE!
- What is the term that describes what some plants do in the cooler seasons.
- Plants go into a DORMANT or HIBERNATION state.
- T/F- When leaves stop making food, the chlorophyll disappears.
- TRUE!
- That's that do NOT drop their leaves in fall are called...
- Evergreens.
- _____ is the gas that is essential for animal and human survival.
- Oxygen
- T/F Chlorophyll absorbs the light energy from the Sun.
- TRUE!
- The Sun's ______ is the key to the food-making process of Photosynthesis.
- radiant energy
- Every plant can do this, fundamental process...and you can call this ...
- PHOTO-SYN-THESIS
- Describe the proper way to carry a microscope.
- Using two hands; one on the bottom and one on the arm.
- What is the outermost covering of the leaf called?
- Epidermis
- What are the openings or doorways to allow substances in and out of the leaf called?
- Stomata
- What is the name of the structure that holds the chlorophyll?
- Chloroplast
- In what LAYER is the food made?
- Palisade Layer
- This gas is required for Photosynthesis and is given off by animals.
- Carbon Dioxide
- The prefix "GEO" means...
- Earth
- H20 is the chemical formula for...
- WATER!
- The directional growth of a plant in response to a light source is called....
- PHOTOtropism
- The bottom of the microscope is known as the ______>
- base
- T/F- Coarse Adjustment knob on the microscope is used to roughly focus in on objects.
- True
- The openings that act as doorways to allow substances in and out of the leaf is called....
- stomata
- T/F- Two guard cells, one on each side of the stoma, open and close the stomata in response to water levels in the cells.
- TRUE
- The structure that holds the Chlorophyll is called....
- Chloroplast
- Name 2 things that go in and out of the stoma.
- 1. Oxygen 2. Carbon Dioxide
- T/F Water enters the plant through the leaves.
- FALSE- roots!
- Geotropism is the plants response to .....
- gravity
- Something that causes a response in an organism is called a...
- stimuli
- What are the five basic parts of a seed?
- Seed coat, cotyledon, root, stem, leaves
- A push or pull is called
- a force
- Name four things in the environment that can cause a response in a seed.
- Gravity, Light, Temperature, Water
- The leaves and stem growing UP are an example of ______ ______tropism.
- Positive Photo, Negative Geo
- T/F- Plants grow from seeds or other plant parts.
- TRUE
- T/F- Plants and trees always come from seeds.
- FALSE- seeds or other identical trees or plants
- T/F- All organisms respond to external stimuli and force can drive an organism's basic processes.
- TRUE
- The fleshy portion of the seed that stores energy or food for the seed is called_______.
- Cotyledon
- T/F- Seeds look dead, but they are usually living, just dormant.
- TRUE.
- The protective covering that surrounds a bean is called the _____ _____.
- Seed Coat
- Some of the beans in our experiment began to rot or mold because of _____ ______.
- Excess or too much water.
- The way a plant responds to touch is called________.
- Thigmotropism
- We had to set up Bean Lab # 2 because the first lab didnt work because.....
- Mrs. Rappolee had soaked the beans first.
- The reason the bean get all 'puffed up' and grow in size is because....
- they absorbed the water in the paper towel/bag system.
- What caused the Seed Coat to come off of the bean?
- The bean absorbed the water and grew in size causing the seed coat to split and shed. Like a snake.
- The "Tickle-Me Plant" is an example of what type of tropism?
- Thigmotropism
- The 'corn lab' we set up is to test the effects of _____ on the corn seeds.
- Gravity
- The prefix 'Bio' means....
- LIFE!
- The way a plant bends or grows in response to the presence of water is called....
- Hydrotropism
- T/F- The prefix "Photo" means food.
- FALSE- Photo means LIGHT
- The name of the food that plants make is called ______.
- Glucose.
- T/F- Tropisms can be positive or negative.
- TRUE
- A positive response is when the plants moves TOWARD the stimulus.
- TRUE
- A Hypothesis is an _____ ______.
- Educated Guess
- The by-product of Photosynthesis is called _______.
- Oxygen
- T/F- You should only begin an experiment after you've read the directions and received permission from the teacher.
- True
- T/F- It's ok to eat in the lab area as long as you don't drink.
- FALSE!
- Roots growing down is an example of _____ _____.
- Positive Geotropism
- A Venus Fly Trap plant is a great example of _______.
- Thigmotropism
- Why do you think Sunflowers were given their name?
- Because they 'turn' or 'follow' the Sun all day.
- ______ are movements caused by a change in a plants' growth pattern.
- Tropisms.
- What should you do if you break a piece of lab equipment?
- Tell the teacher!
- T/F- Never work alone in the laboratory.
- TRUE!
- T/F- If a container is being heated, make sure to look in the open end of the container to view any reactions.
- FALSE!!!
- T/F- Do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so.
- TRUE!
- T/F- You can perform extra experiments in the lab as long as you record your results.
- FALSE! NO unauthorized experiments.
- Describe the proper way to smell a substance in the lab.
- Gently wave your hand over the open container towards your nose.
- What is the procedure for make-up work?
- Check the Make-up work folder for the day you were absent; then ask if you have questions.
- T/F- Mrs. Rappolee's biggest pet peeve is being interrupted when she is talking.
- TRUE! Always raise your hand, or wait to sharpen your pencil if Mrs. Rappolee is talking.
- T/F- The colors in Fall leaves (red, orange, yellow, etc) are always present in the leaf.
- TRUE!
- T/F- The presence of Chlorophyll is necessary for the process of Photosynthesis to occur.
- TRUE!
- A plant that holds water and a bug falls into this water and dies. This plant is called....
- the pitcher plant.
- T/F- Venus Fly Traps will only close when a fly touches it.
- FALSE- it will respond to any touch
- What is the importance of the roots exhibiting positive Geotropism?
- Because they must grow down to hold the plant/tree securely in place and to reach water.
- What happens if you forget your supplies in your locker?
- You will not be able to go get them.
- What will happen if Mrs. Rappolee catches you removing someone's work from the turn in box?
- Automatic ZERO.
- State the pledge to the Texas Flag.
- Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge Allegiance to thee. Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- Why are the hard parts of the insect bodies left over after absorption?
- Because the digestive enzymes cannot break them down.
- What are the two types of traps among meat-eating plants?
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Active-moving parts
Passive- non-moving parts - What forms when you burn sugar?
- Caramel
- Why do plants produce fruit?
- To attack animals which will carry away their seeds.
- ______ is the amazing way that plants have adapted to living on Earth.
- FRUIT
- All living things depend on ________
- PLANTS!
- How do cacti store water?
- In their fleshy stems and pads.
- What is an example of a plant that eats raw flies?
- Pitcher plant
- What are medicinal plants used for?
- To make medicines to treat diseases.
- The way a plant grows or bends in response to WATER is called ___________
- HYDROtropism
- What does the prefix GEO mean?
- EARTH
- Roots growing downward are an example of _______________
- Positive Geotropism
- What is a push or pull called?
- FORCE
- What pushes or pulls are involved in the seed growing.
-
Gravity pulls on the roots.
The stem pushes up through the soil. - The _________ is the fleshy portion of the seed that stores energy or food for the seed.
- COTYLEDON
- The __________ ________ is the protective covering of the bean.
- Seed Coat
- How many cotyledons does a bean plant have?
- TWO
- A type of symbiosis when one species benefits and the other species is harmed.
- PARASITISM
- The type of symbiosis when one species benefits and the other species is not affected.
- Commensalism
- The type of symbiosis where both species involved benefit from the relationship.
- Mutualism