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7.5A: Photosynthesis
Matter and Energy
I. Vocabulary Matching
Match the term in the box to the correct definition.
1. 
2.
______ The process by which radiant energy
from the Sun is transformed into chemical
energy
A. 
Photosynthesis
B. 
Chlorophyll
______ Chemical energy is stored in this form
during photosynthesis
C. 
Chloroplasts
D. 
Light energy /
Water
E. 
Sugar
3.
______ Where photosynthesis takes place
4.
______ The green pigment involved in
photosynthesis
5. 
______ Plants need this in order for
photosynthesis to occur.
II. Identification
Use the clues provided to fill in the blanks.
Word Bank
light
algae
radiant
sun
plants
chemical energy
reactants
1. 
The _________________________ emits radiant energy toward Earth’s surface.
2. 
Some of the ________________________ energy emitted toward Earth’s surface is in
the form of _____________________.
3. 
The process of photosynthesis occurs in ______________ and some
_______________.
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7.5A: Photosynthesis
Matter and Energy
III. Open-Ended Response
Answer the questions below. Use additional paper if needed.
1. 
Explain the process of photosynthesis.
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2. 
Explain the importance of photosynthesis.
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