parts of a plant
name 4 parts of a plant
roots, stem, leaves and flower
name the 2 types of plants based on their stems
woody and herbaceous
plants make their own food using....
air, water, sun light and minerals
how do plants reproduce?
through seeds
what important thing does a fruit of a plant have inside it?
seeds
what is the purpose of the roots?
the roots help to keep a plant in place (support)
they also absorb minerals and water from the soil
name a type of woody plant
trees, shrubs
the roots absorb ..... and .... from the ground
water and minerals
where is the reproductive system in most plants?
the flower
what important animal helps pollinate all the plants in the world?
bees
what is the purpose of leaves?
leaves are where the plant makes its own food
this is where photosynthesis takes place
name a type of herbaceous plant
flowers, vegetable plants, etc
no because there is no sunlight at night. a plant needs the sun to do photosynthesis
name the female reproductive part of a plant
the pistil
why do you think some petals of a flower are so bright?
to attract bees/insects/animals to pollinate it
what is the purpose of the stem?
the stem helps the plant stay upright and supports the leaves. Inside the stem there are 2 types of ducts/vessels
name a type of flowering plant and non-flowering plant
cherry tree, apple tree, almond tree
fern, moss
which substances does a plant take in from the earth and which substances does a plant take in from the air? (during the day)
from the earth: water and minerals
from the air: carbon dioxide
name the male reproductive part in a plant
the stamen
What trees are the oldest and largest plants on Earth?
Sequoia trees
what purpose is the flower in a plant?
It is the reproductive organ
there are 2 ways to classify a plant based on its flowers...
flowering plants and non-flowering plants
why wouldn't we be able to survive on Earth if all the plants disappeared?
because plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen for us to breathe.
tell me 2 ways that pollen is transferred from one plant to another
through the wind or animals such as bees
explain germination
when a fruit is ripe, it falls to the ground and a new plant begins to grow