Question

if a plant and a burning candle are placed under a glass jar, the candle will burn because the plant gives off carbon dioxide.
true
false
plants gather the suns energy with light - absorbing molecules.
true
false

Explanation:

• For the first statement: Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which is needed for the candle to burn (as oxygen supports combustion), not carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide does not support burning.
• For the second statement: Plants have light - absorbing molecules like chlorophyll (in chloroplasts) which capture the sun's energy for photosynthesis.

Answer:

• First question: B. False
• Second question: A. True