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Life Processes Introduction
🌱 Part 1: Understanding Life Processes
1. What are life processes? Choose the best definition:
a) Only the process of reproduction in living things
b) Essential physiological functions that keep organisms alive and functioning
c) The movement of animals from place to place
d) Only the growth of plants
2. Which of the following are examples of life processes? (Select all that apply)
Photosynthesis
Nutrition
Respiration
Building fences
Digestion
3. Photosynthesis is important in primary production because it:
a) Only makes plants look green
b) Converts sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen
c) Makes plants grow taller only
d) Has no impact on farming
4. Complete the equation for photosynthesis:
Sunlight + _____________ + Water → Glucose + _____________
🚜 Part 2: Life Processes in New Zealand Primary Production
5. Give two examples of how life processes are important in New Zealand dairy farming:
6. Match the primary production system with the key life process being managed:
Kiwifruit orchard
Sheep farm
Salmon farm
Vegetable garden
Fish respiration and feeding
Grass photosynthesis for pasture
Plant nutrition and growth
Fruit development and ripening
7. Explain why understanding life processes is important for managing primary production sustainably:
🔬 Part 3: Applying Your Knowledge
8. A kiwifruit grower notices that some trees are not photosynthesising efficiently. List three factors that could affect the rate of photosynthesis:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
9. How might climate change affect life processes in New Zealand primary production? Give one specific example:
10. Reflection: What is one important thing you learned about life processes today, and what is one question you still have?
What I learned:
My question:
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