Different Plant Parts
Roots
Stem
Leaves
100

The __________ is colourful and scented to attract pollinators

flower

100

Do the roots usually grow above or under the ground?

under

100

The stem takes water up from the __________ .

roots

100
The leaf makes __________ for the plant.
food
200
What part of the plant takes in water?
the roots
200

The roots hold the plant in the _______.

soil

200

The stem takes food down from the ________.

leaves

200

_________ is the process of making food (using sunlight)

photosynthesis

300
The ________ makes food for the plant.
leaf
300
Roots take in ___________ from the soil for the plant.
water
300

What grows off of the stem?

leaves and/or flowers

300
There is not a lot of sunlight inside a rainforest. What size leaves help take in as much light as they can find?
big leaves
400
This part of the plant makes seeds for the plant.
the flower
400
When the plant grows larger, the roots grow _________ .
larger
400

A ________ might grow on a stem to keep animals away from the plant.

thorn or spine

400

The leaves on plants in the desert are usually _________

small, few

500
What would happen if the roots could not find water?
the plant would die
500
What is the difference between a root and a stem?
A root is in the ground. A stem is above ground.
500
How is a root like a stem?
Both give the plant water.
500

Why might a leaf have a waxy coating on its surface?

to prevent water loss
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