Plantsand

Plant Products

Science SOL 2.8

Plants provide many useful products and

materials, which benefit human beings as well as

other living things.

Plant products include such essentials as oxygen and food, as well as materials

useful for clothing and shelter.

Plants produce oxygen for

people to breathe.

Plants provide food for many animals.

Plants provide homes and food

for many animals.

Plants are also important agents in the prevention

of soil erosion.

Sources and Uses of Plant Products

Fiber

Cotton

Oil

Spices

Sources and Uses of Plant Products

Lumber

Rubber

Medicines

Paper

Plant products found in Virginia

Fruits Vegetables Flowers Cotton

Cereal Paper Tobacco Fragrances

Peanuts Wheat Christmas trees Maple syrup

Lumber Wood