1)How do plants “drink,” ?
Imagine a plant wearing tiny invisible socks and dipping its feet into the soil, that’s how it “drinks”!
The roots are like super skinny straws. They reach deep into the dirt to slurp up water and tasty nutrients—kind of like plant milkshakes! Then, the plant sends that water all the way up through its stem to feed its leaves, flowers, and fruit.
So, the next time you water a plant, just picture it sipping happily from the ground!
2)Why do flowers bloom in spring?
Spring is like nature’s alarm clock for flowers!
During winter, most flowers are snuggled up asleep, hiding under the cold ground or keeping their petals closed. But when spring comes, the days get sunnier and warmer, and raindrops start to fall just right. That’s when flowers get the message: “It’s time to wake up!”
So, they start to grow and stretch their petals, showing off their colors to the world. It’s like a big flowery party celebrating sunshine and fresh air!
3)What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is like the superhero paint that makes leaves green!
It lives inside the leaves and helps plants catch sunlight, just like solar panels on a roof. Plants need sunlight to make their food, and chlorophyll is the helper that grabs that sunshine and says, “Let’s get cooking!”
4)What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is like cooking—but for plants! Instead of a kitchen, they use their leaves.
Here’s how it works:
• Plants drink water through their roots.
• They catch sunlight with their leaves, like tiny solar panels.
• They breathe in a gas from the air called carbon dioxide.
Then—ta-da!—they mix all that together inside their leaves and make their own food. It’s like magic science! And guess what? As a bonus, they give off oxygen, which is the air we need to breathe. So, every time you see a plant, you can say, “Thanks for the fresh air!”
Eco Tom blends science with the heart of a gardener and encourages you to join him on his journey.
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