TCI Lesson 1: Plant Structures for Support and Growth

A green substance in leaves that captures the energy in sunlight.

• color

• chlorophyll

• slime

• photosynthesis

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A plant structure where food is usually made.

• leaf

• root

• flower

• stamen

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A function of this structure is to support the plant and hold up the leaves so they can absorb sunlight. 

• leaf

• root

• stem

• vascular system

The process in which plants use energy from light to make food.

• vascular system

• chlorophyll

• tubes

• photosynthesis

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What four things are required for a plant to stay alive and grow healthy?

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Draw a plant. Show the roots, stem, and leaves.

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A system of tubes inside the plant that connect the leaves, stems, and roots. The tubes carry food, water, and nutrients to all parts of the plant.

• roots

• vascular system

• taproot

• photosynthesis

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What kind of stem does a maple tree have?

Besides taking in water and nutrients, what other purpose do the roots of a plant serve?

Needle shape leaves help trees like, conifers, conserve more____________ than plants with wide leaves.

• energy

• light

• water

• food