Stems and Roots
A carrot is an example of what type of root?
Tap root
How do dandelions distribute their seeds?
Wind
Plants have "eyes where new plants grow from are called?
Tubers
The outer shell of a seed that protects is called what?
Seed coat
Which three things do plants need to do photosynthesis?
Water, carbon dioxide, sunlight
An oak tree has which type of roots?
Fibrous roots
How do coconuts distribute their seeds?
Water
A section of a plant is removed and put into water so a new plant can grow.
Cutting
The part of the seed where the plant grows from is called what?
Embryo
Which two things do plants create during photosynthesis?
Oxygen and sugar
Vines are an example of what type of stem?
Climbing
How does exploding seed distribution work?
The seed pod explodes and sends seeds flying through the air.
How do runners grow new plants?
The plant grows "runners" that grow along the ground and develop roots in the soil where new plants grow from.
The part of the seed that provides nutrients for the seed to start growing
Cotyledon
What is erosion?
When rock and/or soil are moved away by the elements (wind, water, ice, gravity).
Long, thin stems that grow along the ground are called what?
Creeping
What are two ways that animals can move seeds?
Eating them, seeds sticking to them, burying seeds
How can a bulb grow a new plant?
Bulbs are cut from plants and buried in the ground where a new plant grows from.
When a seed germinates, do the roots or stem grow first?
Roots
Which part of a plant helps prevent erosion?
Roots
Cabbages are an example of what kind of stem?
Shortened
Seeds that stick to hair, fur, or clothing are called what?
Burrs
What is the scientific term for growing a plant without a seed?
Propagation
True or False: Seeds need to be planted facing the right direction or the plant will grow upside down.
False
Name three ways that plants help animals.
Food, shelter, air, protection, shade