Plants are amazing living things, and they have different parts, or structures, that help them survive! Just like you have a heart, brain, and lungs, plants have roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Each part has a special job to do. Roots soak up water and nutrients, stems hold the plant up, leaves make food, and flowers help make new plants. Let's explore each of these structures!
Match the plant structure with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Roots | A. The part of the plant that makes food using sunlight |
| 2. Stem | B. The part of the plant that holds it upright and carries water and nutrients |
| 3. Leaves | C. The part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil |
| 4. Flower | D. The part of the plant that helps in reproduction |
| 5. Nutrients | E. Substances that help plants grow |
Complete the sentences with the correct words:
The ________ anchor the plant in the ground and take in water. The ________ holds the leaves up to the sunlight. ________ use sunlight, water, and air to make food for the plant. ________ are often colorful and help the plant make seeds.
Imagine you are a plant. Which plant structure would you consider the most important and why?
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