Growth and Support
Part 1
Part 1
What four main things do plants need to stay alive and healthy?
Sunlight, Air, water, nutrients
What part of the plant is the food made?
Leaves
What are some ways leaves have adapted to protect themselves from drying out?
-Hairy leaves
-Waxy leaves
-Open and close the leaves
All living things are called____________
Organisms
What are the two types of roots?
Fibrous and Taproot
What is the green substance that captures the energy in sunlight?
Chlorophyll
What is the tough outer covering of most trees called?
Bark
What is an offspring?
What are the functions of the roots?
What is the name of the system of tubes inside the plant that connect the leaves, stems, and roots? These tubes carry food, water, and nutrients to all part of the plants.
The vascular system
How do spines, thorns, and prickles protect a plant?
Since spines, thorns, and prickles are sharp and pointy, it keeps animals from eating the plant.
What are the two MALE parts of a flower called?
Stamen and Pollen
What is the purpose of the stem?
Connects the roots and the leaves.
What does a plant need to make its own food?
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
What is the sticky liquid on a plant that can kill insects if they get stuck in it?
What are the two FEMALE parts of the flower called?
Pistil and Ovary
What do root hairs do?
The root hairs soak up water and nutrients the plant needs through the hairs.
What kind of food does a plant make?
Sugar
What type of bark helps keep a tree cool in the hot sun?
White bark
What is inside the ovary?
Seeds (the seed contains a baby plant and a supply of food)