3.2 - How do materials move through plants?

Plants need sunlight, air, water and nutrients to 

• drop their leaves.
• stay alive and healthy.
• protect them against animals.
• attract insects.

Which plant structure anchors the plant in the ground?

• 4 roots
• 3 stem
• 2 leaves
• 1 flower

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What is the job of plant's roots?

• provide support
• anchor it to the soil
• protect the plant's stem
• absorb light for photosynthesis

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A plant’s vascular system is a system of tubes inside the plant that 

• carries food, water, and nutrients to all parts of the plant.
• uses energy from light to make food.
• takes in water and nutrients from the soil.
• holds up the leaves so they can absorb sunlight

A plant takes in water and nutrients through its

• trunk
• root hairs
• leaves
• chlorophyll

What holds soil in place an prevent erosion?

• roots
• stems
• leaves

Which plant parts carry sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant?

• phloem
• xylem
• roots
• leaves

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Which plant part absorbs water from the soil?

• 4 roots
• 3 stem
• 2 leaves
• 1 flower

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What anchors the plant to the ground?

• roots
• stems
• leaves

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Which plant parts are the tubes that carry water throughout the plant?

• xylem
• phloem
• roots
• leaves