Roots and Stems

The "tubes" in the stem of a plant that carry water up from the roots are called the:

• phloem

• xylem

• veins

Stems carry _______ between the plant's roots and leaves.

• water

• nutrients

• substances

• All of the above

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Which part of the plant is responsible for supporting it? (holds it up)

• flower

• stem

• leaves

• roots

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Which part of the plant helps the water and nutrients move from the roots to the leaves?

• stem

• pollen

• phloem

• flower

What structure holds up the plant and has tubes inside to transport water and nutrients to the rest of the plant?

• flower

• stem

• leaves

• roots

What does GERMINATE mean?

• to rot

• to sprout a stem and roots

• to swell to a larger size

How does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants through the plants' tiny tubes?

• gravity

• heat

• capillary action

• density

What part of a plant will store sugar or carbohydrates?

• flower

• stem

• leaf

• root

Mention 2 functions of roots for the plants!

• To transport the foods from the roots.

• To anchor the plant firmly to the ground.

• To absorb water and nutrients.

• To produce the energy for the plants.

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Mention 2 functions of stems!

• To support the plants and spreads out the branches and leaves.

• To anchor the plants firmly to the ground.

• To protect the plants from bacteria and germs.

• To transport water and nutrients from roots to leaves.