Characteristics of Roots and Stems

Type of root

• fibrous root 
• taproot

Which structure of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

• stem
• leaves
• roots
• flowers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What are the main parts of a plant?

• buds and leaves

• soil and sugar

• leaves, roots, and stems

What type of root has many thin roots?

• fibrous roots

• creeping roots

• water roots

Plants absorb and transport water and nutrients by their roots.

• True

• False

What is the role of roots?

• to join the leaves and flowers

• to hold the plant in the soil

• to keep the leaves off the ground

Identify the A part. What is it?

• cortex

• endodermis

• epidermis

• phloem

Identify the C part. What is it?

• cortex

• endodermis

• epidermis

• phloem

What is the name of the part of the root that allows water and minerals enter?

• root hairs

• epidermis

• phloem

• phyla

See a picture below. What is type of root?

• Primary root

• Secondary root

• Taproot

• Fibrous root