Plant Growth

Front

What part of a plant grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients?

Back

Root

Front

What is a small new growth at the tip or side of a plant stem that can develop into a flower, leaf, or shoot?

Back

Bud

Front

What do we call the process of moving a plant to another location?

Back

Transplant

Front

What is the protective covering of a seed called?

Back

Seed coat

Front

What is the process of removing some plants to make room for others to grow?

Back

Thinning

Front

What part of the plant is usually above ground and supports leaves and flowers?

Back

Stem

Front

What do we call a young plant that has just grown from a seed?

Back

Seedling

Front

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What do we call the tiny structures in seeds that can grow into new plants?

Back

Embryo

Front

What is the term for the green part of a plant that is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Leaf