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Photosynthesis vs. Respiration in Plants

Compare photosynthesis and respiration in plants and their net effect on the atmosphere.

Module

Quarter 3 – Advanced Ecology

Age

Age 11

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Do plants only photosynthesise, or do they also respire?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    During the day, a healthy plant in sunlight will:

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    At night, when there is no sunlight, a plant will:

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Over a full day, a healthy plant in good light conditions produces more oxygen than it consumes.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each process in plants to the gases it uses and produces.

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