Internal and External Plant Structures

Structures of Living Things Vocabulary

By Victoria Kubicki

Structures found on the inside of living things, such as the heart, lungs or brain.

​​Internal Structure

Structures found on the outside of living things like skin, eyes and claws.

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​​External Structure

Continuing to live even though there is danger.

Survival

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The process of getting bigger in size.

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Growth

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The part of the plant that is usually underground and provides water and nutrients to the plant.

Root

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The main body of a plant.

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Stem

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The seed carrying part of a plant.

Flower

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A product of a tree or plant that carries seeds and can sometimes be eaten.

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Fruit

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Multiple Choice

What is the part of the plant that carries seeds?

• Root

• Stem

• Flower

• Fruit

Multiple Choice

What is the part of the plant that carries water to the rest of the plant?

• Root

• Stem

• Flower

• Fruit

Multiple Choice

What is the part of the plant that is considered the main body?

• Root

• Stem

• Flower

• Fruit

Multiple Choice

What is the part of the plant that can sometimes be eaten?

• Root

• Stem

• Flower

• Fruit

Multiple Choice

Lungs

• Internal

• External

Multiple Choice

Skin

• Internal

• External

Multiple Choice

Ears

• Internal

• External

Multiple Choice

Stomach

• Internal

• External