Plant Roots
Plant Roots: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Role of Roots, Root Hairs, Roots of Banyan Tree, Hanging Roots of Banyan Tree, Roots of Radish, Roots of Neem Tree, Colour of Roots, Unusual Roots, Direction of Shoot Growth and, Features of Desert Oak Tree
Important Questions on Plant Roots
The roots have a numerous hair-like structure called root hairs.
Mention the role of root hairs.
The below image shows, the plant growing out of a wall. Can you guess the name of the plant in the picture?
The below image shows, the plant growing out of a wall. What will happen to the wall?
The below image shows, the plant growing out of a wall. How do the roots get water?
The below image shows, the plant growing out of a wall. How deep must the roots of this plant be going?
Abdul wondered whether radish was a root. Why did he think so?
Abdul realized that he never watered the huge Neem tree. "Where did it get its water from'? he thought. Which of the surrounding plants do not need watering? Where do they get water from? Make two guesses.
On putting water in the soil, the dropping leaves become fresh again. How?
In trying to pull out grass, Abdul knocked down a stick that was supporting the pea plant (climber). The delicate stem of the pea plant broke.
After three days, Abdul saw that one broken part of the pea plant had dried. Guess which part would have dried up? Why?
The stick which was stuck in the ground fell very easily. It was difficult to pull out a small grass. Why?
Do the roots of all plants grow inside the soil? How are roots useful to plants?
Look at the above picture. Have you seen any other such tree? Write its name.
Do you know why plants have roots?
Give one example of a plant with unusual roots other than banyan.
Which one of these trees have an unusual roots?
Which one of the following plants have tap root?
What is the colour of the root?
Some national honour, pride and symbols.
Name the national tree. (with hanging roots)
