Roots 1
The part of the tree that is underground
All plants have the same kind of roots. True or False?
False
Big, curved roots
Buttress roots
to reach out or extend a long way
to break or cut into two or more pieces
split
The tiniest kind of root
Root Hairs
Many thin roots that spread out in all directions
Fibrous roots
Prop roots
Thin, arched roots
to catch and keep something securely
capture
one more; more than you need
extra
One large main root that goes straight down into the soul
Tap root
Growing plants without soil is called _______.
Hydroponics
Pencil roots
a time of changing from one thing to another
metamorphosis
the weather, temperature, and amount of rainfall in an area
climate
Name the 4 most important parts of a tree
Branches, leaves, trunk, roots
Plants that live up in trees or on top of rocks
Epiphytes
Look like the spot where your leg bends
Knee roots
to get bigger, usually with water or another liquid
swell
undending; without stopping
constant
Roots can push through hard surfaces because of their __________.
Root caps/Root tips
What do roots do? (2 answers)
Anchor and hold plants in the soil, take in the water and nutrients that plants need to live and grow
These roots never touch the ground
Aerial roots
to slowly eat small pieces; especially with grass
graze
further