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Why are plants important? micro-lesson
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Plants are amazing and they help humans in so many different ways. One of the most important things they do is provide food not only for humans but also for animals too. And they also have to make food for themselves too in a process that's called photosynthesis. Now, you might not realize this because you definitely haven't seen it, but plants help with the oxygen cycle. This actually means that plants clean the air for us. They take in the carbon dioxide that we breathe out and they give out oxygen which helps humans to breathe. Plants also provide shelter for lots of animals. Here, you can see that this koala is eating and being sheltered by a plant. Lastly, a lot of plants are used in human medicine. You may have heard about the importance of using aloe vera if you have sunburn or that lavender can help you feel sleepy.
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What is the process called, where plants make their own food?
1) Photosynthesis2) Photograph3) Photoeating4) Photosnacking -
Do plants help with the oxygen cycle?
1) Yes2) No -
What is the correct process for the oxygen cycle?
1) Plants take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen2) Plants take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide -
How could a plant help an animal, such as an ant?
1) Provides food and shelter2) Provides food3) Provides shelter -
What can the plant, Aloe Vera, help with?
1) Sunburn2) Sleep3) Headache4) Blister
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Niamh Clark
Hi, I’m Niamh and I’m currently a primary school teacher living in London, UK. I love talking about science, how the world works, and helping everyone reach their full potential!
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