Types of Roots and Stems

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Carrots have a large root called a _____________. Word Bank: support, taproot, leaves, root hairs, fibrous

• taproot

• support

• leaves

• root hairs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. ____________ roots spread out in many directions. Word Bank: support, taproot, leaves, root hairs, fibrous

• fibrous

• taproot

• root hairs

• support

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Stems help the plant by supporting the ____________, flowers, and fruits.

• leaves

• taproot

• root hairs

• fibrous

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Water enters the root through the ____________. Word Bank: support, taproot, leaves, root hairs, fibrous

• root hairs

• taproot

• leaves

• fibrous

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Some stems, like vines, wrap around objects for ____________. Word Bank: support, taproot, leaves, root hairs, fibrous

• support

• taproot

• leaves

• root hairs

Which type of root grows deep into the soil?

• Fibrous root

• Taproot

• Surface root

• Pine root

What do roots store for the plant?

• Light

• Food

• Air

• Leaves

Which plant part moves water and minerals to the leaves?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stems

• Flowers

How do fibrous roots help a plant after it rains?

• By storing light

• By absorbing water

• By providing support

• By growing deeper

What happens if the plant's roots do not store food?

• The plant grows taller

• The plant cannot survive

• The plant produces more flowers

• The plant makes more seeds