Bamboo Growth and Characteristics

How fast can bamboo grow in a single day?

• Up to 1 foot

• Up to 3 feet

• Up to 5 feet

• Up to 10 feet

What type of plant is bamboo?

• A type of tree

• A type of shrub

• A type of grass

• A type of fern

How do grasses, including bamboo, primarily grow taller?

• By increasing the number of cells through division

• By inflating existing cells

• By absorbing nutrients directly from the air

• By growing new leaves at the base

What adaptation allows bamboo to grow very tall and remain sturdy against strong winds?

• Its roots grow deeper into the soil than other plants.

• It has a very thick outer bark.

• It deposits more layers to its cell walls as it grows.

• Its leaves are designed to reduce wind resistance.