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  1. Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society

    Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

  2. Chlorophyll - National Geographic Society

    Oct 31, 2023 · Through photosynthesis, the plant uses the stored energy to convert carbon dioxide (absorbed from the air) and water into glucose, a type of sugar. Plants use glucose …

  3. The Carbon Cycle - Education

    process by which plants turn water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into water, oxygen, and simple sugars.

  4. Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society

    Photosynthesis Biology Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

  5. Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the process that plants, algae, and some bacteria use to make their own food and the oxygen we breathe.

  6. Sweet Secret - Education

    For centuries, scientists knew that plants could turn carbon dioxide and water into sugar (carbohydrates) using light energy—a process called photosynthesis. However, they didn’t …

  7. Producers - National Geographic Society

    Oct 31, 2023 · This process uses the energy of sunlight to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. It then combines the hydrogen with carbon dioxide from the air and minerals from …

  8. Deforestation - National Geographic Society

    May 29, 2025 · process by which plants turn water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into water, oxygen, and simple sugars.

  9. Heterotrophs - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Photosynthesis is a process that involves making glucose (a sugar) and oxygen from water and carbon dioxide using energy from sunlight. Autotrophs are able to manufacture …

  10. Autotroph - National Geographic Society

    Nov 18, 2024 · Most autotrophs use a process called photosynthesis to make their food. In photosynthesis, autotrophs use energy from the sun to convert water from the soil and carbon …