Biology Unit 4 - Topic 17 - Endangered Plants

 

All living organisms need to reproduce. If species do not reproduce fast enough, they become endangered. There are endangered plants that have very few individuals left.  Scientists are working to make sure that they do not become extinct. Plants grow by natural means or can be cultivated for food or profit.

1.- What natural and cultivated plant species are particularly abundant in your region? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.- Are there any endangered species that you know of ? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.- If plants disappeared, what would happen? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Example: There would not be lettuce and tomato for my sandwich. 😓

Plants are a major resource and food for animal and human life.

Wow!  You have finished this topic!   Well, as I promissed, find Topic 16´s answers:

1.- What are some examples of plants mentioned in the text?

Grasses, trees, herbs, mosses, algae, and ferns.

2.- How do plants contribute to the well-being of other living creatures?

They provide food, raw materials, medicines, oxygen, and enhance the environment with their beauty.

3.- What materials and products can we obtain from plants?

Cloth, building supplies, lifesaving medicines, and food sources.

4.- Why is the study of plants important, and what is it called?

It helps us understand their properties, structures, and processes. The study of plants is called botany.

6.- How do plants enhance the environment?

They add beauty, improve air quality, provide habitats for animals, and maintain ecological balance.