How does a plant transport water?

In this lesson, we will learn about how plants transport water internally and watch this in an experiment.

How does a plant transport water?

In this lesson, we will learn about how plants transport water internally and watch this in an experiment.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Describe what transpiration is
  2. The three main steps of water transport in plants
  3. How to prove that water moves up a plants stem

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4 Questions

Q1.
Match the independent variable to the correct definition
Correct answer: The one thing we change
The thing we observe or measure
The things we have to keep the same so that it is a fair test
Q2.
Match the dependent variable to the definition:
The one thing we change
Correct answer: The thing we observe or measure
The things we have to keep the same so that it is a fair test
Q3.
Match the control to the correct definition:
The one thing we change
The thing we observe or measure
Correct answer: The things we have to keep the same so that it is a fair test
Q4.
Tick the odd one out that is NOT a basic part of a plant
Flower
Leaves
Roots
Stem
Correct answer: Sunlight

3 Questions

Q1.
What are the three main stages of transpiration?
Water fills the leaves
Correct answer: Water is absorbed by the roots
Correct answer: Water is expelled through the stomata
Correct answer: Water soaked up through the stem
Water travels into the flower
Q2.
How many factors affect the rate of transpiration?
2
3
Correct answer: 4
Q3.
If a plant does not have enough water, it will.....?
explode
grow
Correct answer: wilt

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UnitScience / Plants

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