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Plant parts and their functions

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  • Which part of the plant uses water, light, and air to make food for the plant?
    Leaves
  • How can an animal eating fruit help grow new plants?
    They eat the fruit and poop out the seeds!
  • Leaves can be different sizes. Which try would likely have larger leaves, a short tree or a tall tree?
    A short tree needs larger leaves to get enough sunlight. The tall tree is above other trees and easily gets sunlight.
  • Which part of the plant supports the plant and transports water from the roots to the leaves?
    Stem
  • Which part of the plant protects the seeds of some plants?
    Fruit
  • Not all plants grow in soil. What do you call a plant that has roots which grow in the air?
    Aeroponic
  • Which part of the plant is the first stage in reproduction of some plants?
    Flower
  • Stems can be weak or strong. What do you call a plant with a weak stem that grows along the ground?
    Creeper
  • Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil and anchors the plant to the ground?
    Roots
  • Which part of the plant can be planted to grow a new plant?
    Seed
  • Why are flowers so colorful?
    It attracts birds and insects who help the plants reproduce.