How Plants Grow
From a tiny seed to a tall tree — what a plant actually needs to grow.
Plants are living things, just like animals. But plants make their own food!
A plant needs four things to grow: sunlight, water, air and soil.
The roots grow under the ground. They take in water and hold the plant in place.
The leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant. This is called photosynthesis.
With enough sunlight and water, a small seed can grow into a tall tree.
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1. What do plants need to grow?
2. What do roots do?
3. What is it called when leaves use sunlight to make food?
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