Types of Roots

What do roots absorb from the soil?

• Sunlight and air

• Water and nutrients

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Heat and light

Besides absorption, what other primary function do roots perform for a plant?

• Produce flowers

• Anchor the plant firmly to the soil

• Store sunlight

• Release oxygen

Which statement accurately describes a taproot?

• It has many small roots branched out from the stem.

• It does not grow deep underground.

• It is the main root that grows down vertically and penetrates deep into the soil.

• It is primarily found in grasses and corn plants.

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What is a characteristic of a fibrous root system?

• It has a single, large central root.

• It grows deep into the soil.

• It has no central root and small roots branch out from the stem.

• It is typically found in plants like carrots and oak trees.

Which of the following plants has a fibrous root system?

• Carrot

• Oak tree

• Rice plant

• Beetroot