Idea: "Organisms, including plants, need food to survive."
Put an X next to the things you think plants use as food.
SUNLIGHT ___
PLANT FOOD FROM GARDEN STORE _____
SUGAR _____
CARBON DIOXIDE _____
MINERALS _____
FERTILIZER _____
SOIL _____
WATER _____
LEAVES _____
OXYGEN ______
CHLOROPHYLL ______
VITAMINS _______
Explain your thinking. How did you decide if something on the list is food for plants?
What does the word 'food' actually mean?
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Are nutrients the same thing as food?
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Are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins classified as nutrients or food? JUSTIFY your explanation.
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All foods can be considered nutrients, but not all nutrients are considered food. Is this statement true or false? Why?
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Is 'plant food' sold in plant stores actually food, according to your previous answers? Why or why not?
(Answers to these questions should be in your science notebook)
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