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WorksheetsStructure and Function of Root
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 42mins
Root that come from 1 center laterally is called ....
taproot
fibrous root
Apple tree has a fibrous root system.
True
False
Which of plant structure anchors the plant in the ground?
4-roots
3-stem
2-leaves
1-flower
What is the name of the part of the root that allows water and minerals enter?
root hairs
epidermis
phloem
phyla
Which of the following is NOT a function of the roots?
Store carbs
Absorb water and minerals
Anchor plant to the ground
Photosynthesis
See a picture below. What is type of root?
Primary root
Secondary root
Taproot
Fibrous root
Provides water and minerals from the soil for the growth of the plant
stem
root
both
binds the plant in the soil
root
stem
both
Hair - like projections present on the root
hairs
root - hairs
both
Identify this type of root
Tap root
Fibrous root
Identify this type of root
tap root
fibrous root
What is the primary function of a plant's roots?
To protect the plant from insects that live in the ground
To keep the soil from washing away
To help the plant get food
To help the plant eat soil
What type of root system does this carrot have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
What type of root system does this corn have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
What type of root system does this sunflower have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
What type of root system does this bamboo have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
What type of root system does this onion have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
Tap root systems have
a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it
a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem
only a large central root and no smaller roots
no roots at all
Fibrous root systems have
a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it
a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem
only a large central root and no smaller roots
no roots at all
What type of root system does this radish plant have?
Tap Root
Fibrous Root
