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Roots. What is the role of plant roots?  Anchor a plant to the ground  Absorb water and nutrients like a sponge  Push through soil and can go through.

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2 What is the role of plant roots?  Anchor a plant to the ground  Absorb water and nutrients like a sponge  Push through soil and can go through concrete

3 Tap Root vs Fibrous Root  Tap Root  A main root, with minor side roots  Grows deep into the ground  Anchor the plant better than fibrous roots  Fibrous Root  Roots that spread sideways  Located near the surface of the ground  Can absorb water and nutrients

4 Time Lapse of Root Growth  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d26AhcKeEbE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d26AhcKeEbE

5 Will Roots Respond to Gravity?  Set-up Radish seeds to observe the roots  Complete the Reading Comprehension on Roots


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