Plant Roots

Roots!
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Agriculture

This lesson contains 7 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Roots!

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What is the purpose of roots?

Slide 2 - Open question

Purpose
  • To provide stability for the plant. (So they won't fall over.)
  • To transport food and water to the plant from the roots.

Slide 3 - Slide

How many types of roots do you think there are?

Slide 4 - Open question

Fiberous Roots
These roots stay shallow in the soil.
Example: Grasses

Slide 5 - Slide

Tuberous Roots
These are the roots that people eat. 
They store energy for the plant to use later.
Examples: Potatoes and radishes

Slide 6 - Slide

Tap Roots
They have one large root that goes deep into the soil. This allows the plant to search for water in deeper places.  These roots are harder to kill. 
Examples: Trees, Dandilions

Slide 7 - Slide