Roots

What plant part is shown here?

• roots
• flower
• stem
• leaf

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What do the roots of a plant do?

• take in sunlight for the plant
• make food for the plant
• take in water and nutrients
• none of the above

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The part of a plant that grows underground.

• root

• stem

• leaf

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What is the primary function of a plant's roots?

• To protect the plant from insects that live in the ground

• To keep the soil from washing away

• To help the plant get food

• To help the plant eat soil

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What type of root system does this corn have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

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What type of root system does this onion have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

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Tick the odd one out

• Carrot

• Wheat

• Grass

• Coconut

An example of aerial root

• Mango tree

• Mangrove tree

• Banana tree

• Coconut tree

What type of root system does this radish plant have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

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The function of the ________ is to absorb water, store food, and anchor plants to the ground.

• flower

• leaf

• stem

• root

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