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Science Lesson 1
Plant structures used for support and growth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The plant releases this into the air as a waste product of photosynthesis | oxygen |
| The type of root that has one main root is called a | taproot |
| ____________ causes most leaves to be green | chlorophyll |
| Photosynthesis takes place in a plant's | leaves |
| Which type of root takes in water close to the surface of the soil? | fibrous root |
| A plant takes in water in nutrients through its | root hairs |
| What helps a plant make its own food? | air, water, sunlight |
| A plant's vascular system is a system of tubes inside the plant that | carries food, water, and nutrients to all parts of the plant |
| Needle-shaped leaves help plants ________ more water than wide leaves | conserve |
| One function of a stem is to | hold up leaves so they can absorb sunlight |
| What plant structure supports a plant so it does not fall over? | root |
| Plants need sunlight, air, water, and nutrients to | stay alive and healthy |