Science Exploration for Preschoolers: Engage in Hands-on Learning

Question 1

What can you use to lift a paperclip off the ground?

Accepted Answer

A magnet

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A spoon

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A piece of paper

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A pencil

Question 2

What can we use to build a house that is hard and strong?

Accepted Answer

A sturdy piece of wood

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A soft pillow

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A bouncy ball

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A cup of water

Question 3

Which of these things feels soft like your favorite pillow?

Accepted Answer

A cotton ball

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A piece of wood

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A metal spoon

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A glass cup

Question 4

We have water in a clear cup. We drop different toys into the water. Which toy will sink to the bottom?

Accepted Answer

A metal spoon

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A wooden toy boat

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A plastic ball

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A paper toy boat

Question 5

Which of these things feels rough when you touch it?

Accepted Answer

A sandpaper

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A ball

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A piece of glass

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A cotton ball

Question 6

What won't float on top of water?

Accepted Answer

A rock

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A boat

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A ball

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A leaf

Question 7

Which of these can you bend without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Paper

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 8

Which of these will sink if we put it in a bowl of water?

Accepted Answer

A rock

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A ball

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A leaf

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A piece of wood

Question 9

Imagine we have a big pool of water. Which of these toys can float on top of the water and not sink?

Accepted Answer

A ball

Accepted Answer

A piece of wood

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A rock

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A piece of metal

Question 10

Let's explore! If we put these things in water, which one will stay on top?

Accepted Answer

A light piece of wood

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A heavy rock

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A shiny metal spoon

Question 11

Which one is the heaviest?

Accepted Answer

Rock

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Feather

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Paper

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Cotton ball

Question 12

What happens when you put a rock in a bowl of water?

Accepted Answer

It sinks to the bottom.

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It floats on top.

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It floats halfway in the water.

Question 13

Which of these things does NOT stick to a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Iron

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Nickel

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Steel

Question 14

Magnets can pick up metal objects. Which of these items can a magnet pick up?

Accepted Answer

B. A metal spoon

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A. A wooden block

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C. A piece of paper

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D. A plastic toy

Question 15

What happens when you drop a rock in a pond?

Accepted Answer

The water will splash and make ripples.

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The rock will float on the water.

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The rock will change color.

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The water will freeze.

Question 16

When we put objects in water, some float and some sink. Which of these objects will float in water?

Accepted Answer

A toy boat

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A big rock

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A metal spoon

Question 17

It's a day with clouds moving quickly and leaves shaking on the trees. What kind of weather is it?

Accepted Answer

Windy

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 18

Which of these things will float on water?

Accepted Answer

A rubber ball

Accepted Answer

A piece of wood

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A rock

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A metal spoon

Question 19

What things can stay on top of the water?

Accepted Answer

A big boat

Accepted Answer

A wooden plank

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A heavy rock

Question 20

When you put something in water, which of these will float on top?

Accepted Answer

A feather

Accepted Answer

A piece of wood

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A rock

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A metal spoon

Question 21

How can we pick up a toy car made of metal?

Accepted Answer

With a magnet

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With a hammer

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With a screwdriver

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With a wrench

Question 22

We have two toys: a car and a boat. The car has wheels, and the boat has a propeller at the back. Which toy will work best if we want to play with it in the water?

Accepted Answer

The boat, because it has a propeller.

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The car, because it has wheels.

Question 23

Which of these things can float on water?

Accepted Answer

A boat

Answer

A rock

Question 24

Let's imagine we have a big pool of water. Which of these things do you think will float on top of the water?

Accepted Answer

A wooden boat

Accepted Answer

A bunch of feathers

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A big rock

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A metal spoon

Question 25

Which one of these is the lightest?

Accepted Answer

A feather

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A rock

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A piece of wood

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A metal toy car

Question 26

Let's play a game! Which toy can float on water?

Accepted Answer

A ball

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A rock

Question 27

What sinks when you put it in water?

Accepted Answer

A rock

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A rubber ducky

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A leaf

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A piece of wood

Question 28

Which of these things do we see in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Snow falling

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Flowers in bloom

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Leaves changing color

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Birds singing

Question 29

Let's imagine we put different things into water. Which one do you think will go down to the bottom of the water?

Accepted Answer

A rock

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A ball

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A boat

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A feather

Question 30

When we mix blue and yellow, what new color do we get?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Purple

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Orange

Question 31

What part of a pencil helps it write on paper?

Accepted Answer

The lead

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The wood

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The metal

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The eraser

Question 32

What happens when you push a toy car down a ramp?

Accepted Answer

It goes down the ramp.

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It goes up the ramp.

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It stops on the ramp.

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It floats in the air.

Question 33

What happens when you put a toy boat in water?

Accepted Answer

It floats.

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It sinks.

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It disappears.

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It turns a different color.

Question 34

When it's cold and the rain falls down as white, fluffy crystals, what's happening outside?

Accepted Answer

It's snowing

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It's sunny

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It's raining

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It's windy

Question 35

Let's explore something interesting! I have a red balloon. I'll rub it on my hair for a bit. Now, what do you think will happen if I bring the balloon close to this piece of paper?

Accepted Answer

The paper will move towards the balloon.

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The paper will move away from the balloon.

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Nothing will happen.

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The balloon will pop.

Question 36

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth spins on its axis.

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Because the moon pulls it across the sky.

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Because the clouds block it.

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Because the sun doesn't move.

Question 37

Before using scissors, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Check the scissors for any damage

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Run around the room

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Hide the scissors under the table

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Use the scissors without adult supervision

Question 38

What part of the plant helps it to drink water from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Its roots

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Its green leaves

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Its tall stem

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Its colorful flower

Question 39

What material can a magnet pick up?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

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Plastic

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Paper

Question 40

Where do animals live, and how do they adjust to their homes?

Accepted Answer

Animals live in many places, like forests, grasslands, deserts, and oceans. They have special features that help them survive in their homes, like thick fur to stay warm in cold places or long legs to run fast in the desert.

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All animals live in the same type of home.

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Animals don't need to change to fit their homes.

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Animals only live in one type of home.

Question 41

Magnets can be used to separate different materials. Which of these materials can a magnet pick up?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Paper

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 42

What is one way the water cycle helps living things?

Accepted Answer

It gives plants and animals clean water to drink.

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It gives plants and animals a place to live.

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It gives plants and animals food to eat.

Question 43

Imagine you have a heavy box that needs to be lifted. How can you use a lever to make the task easier?

Accepted Answer

Use a long, sturdy stick with a support point (fulcrum) closer to the box. This will make it easier to lift the box.

Answer

Use a short lever with the support point closer to the lifting end. This will make it harder to lift the box.

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Use a lever without a support point. This will make it impossible to lift the box.

Question 44

How can we make sure our planet stays healthy for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Recycle and save water.

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Chop down all the trees.

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Use as much electricity as we want.

Question 45

What kind of surface will make a ball roll the longest?

Accepted Answer

A smooth, flat surface

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A rough, bumpy surface

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A wet surface

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A carpeted surface

Question 46

What do plants make when they get sunlight and water?

Accepted Answer

Food

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Rain

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Toys

Question 47

How do animals communicate with each other?

Accepted Answer

Animals communicate using body language, sounds, and scents.

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Animals talk to each other using words, like we do.

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Animals don't communicate with each other at all.

Question 48

We have a thermometer in our classroom. What do we use it for?

Accepted Answer

To measure how hot or cold something is

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To guess how hot or cold something is

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To measure how big something is

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To see how long it takes something to freeze

Question 49

What tool can we use to make small things look bigger?

Accepted Answer

Magnifying glass

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Telescope

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Microscope

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Binoculars

Question 50

What is the name of the force that pulls us towards the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 51

What do we call the process when our body breaks down food?

Accepted Answer

Digestion

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Circulation

Question 52

Which of these animals gives birth to live babies?

Accepted Answer

Dog

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Fish

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Bird

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Snake

Question 53

What is the green part of the plant that helps it make food?

Accepted Answer

Leaf

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Stem

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Root

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Flower

Question 54

Which of these fruits has lots of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Apple

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Banana

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Potato

Question 55

Which shape has four sides that are the same length?

Accepted Answer

Square

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Circle

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 56

What do plants need to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, air, and water

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Rocks, soil, and rain

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Food, water, and a home

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Water, sunlight, and fertilizer

Question 57

What do animals need most in their homes to survive?

Accepted Answer

Food and water

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A soft bed

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Toys to play with

Question 58

When we make a change to our experiment, what should we do next?

Accepted Answer

See if anything changes

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Leave it alone

Answer

Start over

Question 59

We want to mix baking soda and vinegar! What do we need to use?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda, vinegar, a cup, and a spoon.

Answer

A magnet and a paperclip.

Answer

A plant, water, and a pot.

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A ball and a ruler.

Question 60

Which tool do scientists use to measure length?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Answer

Microscope

Answer

Thermometer

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Magnifying glass

Question 61

Which of these is a natural thing found in the environment?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Electricity

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Plastic

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Computer

Question 62

Which of these is a living thing?

Accepted Answer

Plant

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Rock

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Cloud

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Water

Question 63

What tool tells us if something is hot or cold?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Magnifying glass

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Measuring cup

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Ruler

Question 64

What do plants need to grow tall and strong?

Accepted Answer

Water and sunlight

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Food and games

Answer

A furry friend