Structure of Plants

Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients?

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What do the leaves of a plant do?

• They make the food for the plant.

• They take in the water from the ground.

• They transport water to the other parts of the plants

• They support the plant upright.

The part of the flower that collects pollen

• stamen

• pistil

• pollination

The transfer of pollen from a stamen to a pistil by wind or animals

• pistil

• stamen

• pollination

The flower part that makes pollen

• pistil

• stamen

• pollination

The substances needed for plants to grow that is provided by soil

• stamen

• taproot

• nutrient

• dormancy

Make more of the same kind of plant

• reproduce

• carbon dioxide

• photosynthesis

• dormancy

A gas in the air, plants use for making food

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• helium

• air

Plants in the desert have long roots so that they...

• take up more space

• help avoid deterioration of the soil

• provide food for animals underground

• absorb more water.

Why do leaves and stems have a waxy coating on them?

• So animals don't eat them.

• Helps to reduce water loss.

• To make them look beautiful.