Plants and Agriculture

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Across
  1. 1. – The green substance in leaves that helps plants capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
  2. 3. – The part of a plant that holds and protects the seeds.
  3. 4. – Flat, green parts of a plant that collect sunlight and air to help make food.
  4. 6. – The process plants use to make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
  5. 8. – The top layer of Earth where plants grow; it holds water and nutrients.
  6. 9. – The colorful part of a plant that helps it make seeds or fruit.
  7. 10. – A plant that is grown in large amounts for food, like corn or wheat.
  8. 11. – Substances in the soil that plants need to grow strong and healthy.
  9. 12. – A gas in the air that plants use during photosynthesis.
  10. 13. – When a seed starts to grow into a plant.
  11. 16. – The part of the plant that holds it upright and carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and flowers.
Down
  1. 2. – To gather ripe crops from the field.
  2. 5. – Small parts of a plant that can grow into new plants.
  3. 6. – When pollen moves from one flower to another so the plant can make seeds.
  4. 7. – The science of growing plants and raising animals for food and other uses.
  5. 9. – A material added to soil to help plants grow better.
  6. 14. – The part of the plant that grows underground. Roots hold the plant in place and soak up water and nutrients from the soil.
  7. 15. – A special feature that helps a plant survive in its environment.