Examples of plants that need lots of sunlight to grow

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ☀️ Sunlight provides the energy plants need for photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
• 🌱 Plants that need lots of sunlight are called "full sun" plants, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• 🌡️ Insufficient sunlight can lead to leggy growth (long, weak stems), pale leaves, and reduced flowering.
• 💧 While sunlight is crucial, these plants also need proper watering and well-drained soil.
• 🌻 Examples include sunflowers, tomatoes, lavender, and many types of flowering annuals.
• 🧪 Photosynthesis can be summarized by the following equation: $6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{Light Energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following plants is well-known for needing a lot of direct sunlight?
   1. A. Fern
   2. B. Sunflower
   3. C. Moss
   4. D. Mushroom
2. How many hours of direct sunlight do "full sun" plants typically require per day?
   1. A. 2 hours
   2. B. 4 hours
   3. C. 6 hours
   4. D. 8 hours
3. What is the process called by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
   1. A. Respiration
   2. B. Transpiration
   3. C. Photosynthesis
   4. D. Germination
4. Which of these is a common sign that a plant is not getting enough sunlight?
   1. A. Dark green leaves
   2. B. Sturdy, thick stems
   3. C. Leggy growth (long, weak stems)
   4. D. Rapid flowering
5. Which of the following environmental factors is LEAST important for a plant that needs a lot of sunlight?
   1. A. Soil drainage
   2. B. Amount of sunlight
   3. C. Air Humidity
   4. D. Water availability
6. Which of the following plants would thrive best on a south-facing balcony (in the northern hemisphere)?
   1. A. Impatiens
   2. B. Lavender
   3. C. Hostas
   4. D. Begonias
7. What happens to the rate of photosynthesis as sunlight intensity increases (up to a certain point)?
   1. A. It decreases.
   2. B. It stays the same.
   3. C. It increases.
   4. D. It fluctuates randomly.