Item ME112005: The carbon dioxide used by plants comes from the air.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the carbon dioxide that is used by plants?
- It is combined with oxygen to make sugar molecules.
- It is absorbed through the roots of plants.
- It comes from the air.
- It is food for plants.
- Distribution of Responses
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- Students Responding Correctly
Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|
Overall | 875 | 2051 | 43% |
Grades | |||
6–8 | 389 | 946 | 41% |
9–12 | 483 | 1098 | 44% |
Gender | |||
Male | 442 | 981 | 45% |
Female | 424 | 1030 | 41% |
Primary Language | |||
English | 786 | 1784 | 44% |
Other | 72 | 213 | 34% |
- None identified