Parts of a tree
The hard, outer covering of a tree
bark
What part anchors the plant & takes in water?
roots
What makes food for the plant?
leaves
3 things plants need to make food
sun, carbon dioxide, water
What transports (moves) food from leaves to other parts of the plant?
phloem
The branches and leaves of a tree
crown
This moves water to different parts of the plant
stem
What stores food for the plant?
fruit
What absorbs sunlight so plants can make food?
chloroplast
What food does the plant make?
sugar and oxygen
The hard, woody stem of a tree
trunk
What part contains (has) the seeds?
fruit
What makes the seeds for the plant?
flower
The green coloring inside the chloroplast
chlorophyll
What does a plant release after making food?
oxygen
How can you tell the age of a tree?
count the annual rings
What takes in water & nutrients from the soil?
roots
Which part supports the leaves, fruit, flowers?
stem
Tiny openings on the underside of plant leaves
stomata
When does a cactus open its stomata?
at night
How does the bark help the tree?
protects it from harm of sickness
What makes food for the plant?
leaves
The process of plants making food
photosynthesis
Transports (moves) water from the roots to the leaves
A scientist who studies plants
botanist