Types of Roots

What type of root system does this corn have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root system does this bamboo have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root system does this onion have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

Tap root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem

• only a large central root and no smaller roots

• no roots at all

What is this?

• roots

• leaves

• stem

• flower

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Fibrous root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem

• only a large central root and no smaller roots

• no roots at all

What type of root system does this dandelion plant have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root system does this sunflower have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root does bamboo have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

Tap root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• no roots at all

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem