Getting to know plants ( grade 6 )

The parts that remain under the ground form ___________

• Plant

• Roots

• Root system

• Shoot system

Parts above the ground form __________

• Shoot

• Shoot system

• Root system

• Taproot

How many types of root system are there ?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

What is tap root system called ?

• Primary root system

• Fibrous root system

• Root system

• Shoot system

What are smaller roots called , that they branch out from the tap root?

• Lateral roots

• Tiny roots

• Mini roots

• Large roots

Pick out examples of Tap root system.

• Sheesham , Mango , grass

• Mango , pine , pea

• Grass , onion , sugarcane

• Rice , grass , maize

What are the roots that grow from the base of the stem?

• Tap roots

• Fibrous roots

Roots help in preventing soil erosion.

• True

• False

Black pepper don't have climbing roots.

• True

• False

What are prop roots?

• These roots grow downward and give extra support to the stem of plant.

• These are climbing roots

• These are roots that are only present in Banyan.

• None of the above