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What is the part of the plant that grows below the soil called?
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The part of the plant that grows below the soil is called the root. It helps fix the plant in the soil and absorbs water and minerals.
What is the part of the plant that grows above the soil called?
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The part of the plant that grows above the soil is called the shoot. It includes the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Name two types of roots and give one example of each.
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1. Taproot – found in plants like carrot and radish. 2. Fibrous root – found in plants like wheat and grass.
Why can't we easily pull out a weed from the soil?
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We can't easily pull out a weed because its roots fix it firmly in the soil. Roots grow deep and spread out to hold the plant tightly.
Which part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
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The roots of the plant absorb water and minerals from the soil. Tiny root hairs help increase the surface area for absorption.
What are root hairs?
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Root hairs are tiny, hair-like structures on the roots. They help the plant absorb more water and minerals from the soil.
Give three examples of plants with taproots.
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Carrot, beetroot, and radish are examples of plants with taproots. These roots are thick and store food.
Give three examples of plants with fibrous roots.
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Wheat, rice, and onion have fibrous roots. These roots are thin, equal in size, and grow in a bunch from the base of the stem.
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