The more root area a plant has, the........................ water and minerals it can absorb

Many similarly sized roots form a dense, tangled mass

Carrots, dandelions, and cacti have

protect the root as it grows

It carries substances between roots and leaves

It holds up the leaves so they can get exposed to the sun.

Maple trees have

Soft and contain no wood

cork and xylem make the bark of the woody stem

Thick, strong roots that grow deep in the soil

The part of the plant that holds it up and has tubes that carry water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant

Plants that have a system of tubes that carry water and nutrients through the plant

A plant part that is usually underground and absorbs water and minerals from the soil