Types of Roots

2. What type of root system does this carrot have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root does corn have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root does bamboo have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root does a beet have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

Tap root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• no roots at all

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem

Fibrous root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• no roots at all

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem

What type of root does a dandelion have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root does a radish have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

Provides water and minerals from the soil for the growth of the plant

• stem

• root

• both

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The underground part of the plant is called

• stem

• root

• nonr