Science Flashcard 2B

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What are stems with roots that grow along the ground?

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Runners are stems that grow horizontally along the ground and can produce new plants.

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What are the thickened parts of a plant stem that grow underground?

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Tubers are swollen underground stems that store nutrients and can produce new plants.

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Where are seeds of flowering plants produced?

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Seeds are produced in the fruit of flowering plants.

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True or False: A daffodil grows from a rounded underground storage structure called a tuber.

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False. A daffodil grows from a bulb, not a tuber.

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What is a young plant called?

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A young plant is called a seedling.

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What is the function of roots in a plant?

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Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

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What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Leaves are responsible for photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of flowers in plants?

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Flowers are the reproductive structures of plants that produce seeds.

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What is a bulb?

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A bulb is an underground storage organ that contains a complete plant in a dormant state.

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What do we call the process by which plants make their own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.