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The primary way plants use oxygen is through their root cells. In order for a plant to take up water and nutrients from the soil, it must continually grow new root hairs. The cells that make up these hairs are living cells that do not carry out photosynthesis. They are similar to the cells of animals in that they require oxygen and give off carbon dioxide as they burn carbohydrates to obtain the energy they need to function. This is why you can "drown" a house plant by watering it too much. If the soil gets too saturated with water, the plants root cells can't get enough oxygen from the air.
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Trees and other plants Which are important natural resources provide us with what?
Plants provide us with oxygen, shade, and their roots help to keep soil from eroding.
How do the plants help the soil?
plants prevents soil eroison
What is a major source of oxygen for the earth's atmosphere?
Trees and plant life.carbon dioxide is taken in by plants and regenerated into oxygen then given off again
Where does the oxygen go when it leaves the animal?
Oxygen is actually breathed in by animals. It is carbon dioxide which is exhaled by animals. Plants take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen.
How can you know that there is water under the soil?
Plants absrb water through their roots which are in soil; so there must be water under the soil for the plants to survive.
Why do you take care plants?
If we did not take care of plants the world would not be as beautiful and plants give us a little oxygen,and we need oxygen to life.
Why do humans need soil?
humans need soil to grow trees to get oxygen and where would we be without oxygen and soil helps plants grow and not all plants need soil air plants do not need soil.
Does soil have oxygen in it?
yes soil has oxygen as in harsh conditions plants take essintial nutrients ,minerals water and oxygen to keep it self alive even in harsh conditions or weather
why is soil considered a vital resource?
because plants need soil to live... and plants produce oxygen... and we need oxygen to live
Are plants grown?
Humans take in oxygen and use it for their blood. In turn, they give off carbon dioxide. Plants do the exact opposite. They take in carbon dioxide, use it to make food inside of them, and then give off oxygen, which we humans need. Therefore, without plants, we would not survive because we would suffocate.
Why does life in soil require water and oxygen?
well don't you need water and oxygen? so why not soil. soil feeds plants and grass, which needs water and oxygen.
How is soil important?
Soil is important because without it there would be no plants and without plants we have no oxygen unless your an alein
Is it possible to grow plants in the soil on the moon?
No, because there is no oxygen in space therefore it is not possible to grow plants in the soil on the moon
Why is the function of soil important?
Soil gives nutrients to plants-plants make oxygen-humans hog up along with all other animals all the oxygen. that is why its important.
How can people keep soil alive?
the dead cells in the soil help the plants grow and plants give you oxygen which humans need
Why does plants in water doesn't grow but plants in soil does grow?
soil has more nutrients, unlike water its just hydrogen and oxygen
Do plant cells use oxygen?
Yes. Plants create oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. The plants take in carbon dioxide that animals and humans breathe, water, and minerals in the soil and produce oxygen and glucose.
