THE PARTS OF A PLANT

What things do all plants have?

• roots, a trunk and leaves

• roots, branches and leaves

• roots, stems and leaves

• roots, stems, branches and leaves

One function of the roots is.........

• to support the plant

• to help the plant move

• to fix the plant in to the soil

• to make the plant look nice

The function of the leaves is ........

• to protect the branches from the wind

• to use sunlight to help make flowers for the plant

• to use sunlight to make food for the plant

• to keep the plant warm

One function of the stem is......

• to carry water and minerals from the flowers to the rest of the plant.

• to carry water and minerals for the roots to the rest of the plant.

• to carry food from the leaves to the flowers.

• to fix the plant into the ground

Deciduous trees...........

• lose their leaves but grow new ones all year round.

• lose their leaves in autumn.

• have no leaves.

One function of roots is........

• to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

• to help the plant move.

• to absorb water and minerals from the air.

• to support the plant

One function of the stem is........

• to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

• to support the plant.

• to help the plant grow flowers

• to fix the plant into the soil

Evergreen trees........

• lose their leaves in autumn.

• don´t lose their leaves.

• make new leaves all year.

• have got lots of leaves.