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Types of Roots

Types of Roots. In Which Layer of Soil Will You Find Roots?. Most roots are found in the topsoil layer. In this layer there is a lot of rotting material and tiny creatures . Roots Help Plants Survive. Plant roots take in ________ and __________ from the soil.

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Types of Roots

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  1. Types of Roots

  2. In Which Layer of Soil Will You Find Roots? • Most roots are found in the topsoil layer. • In this layer there is a lot of rotting material and tiny creatures.

  3. Roots Help Plants Survive • Plant roots take in ________ and __________ from the soil. • They support and _______hold the plant in place. • Roots also help keep _______ from blowing away in the wind or being washed away by water. water minerals hold soil

  4. Types of Roots • Fibrous Roots These roots __________ out under the surface of the soil to collect water. • Examples of Fibrous Roots ________________ ________________ ________________ spread White Clover Green Onion Grass

  5. Types of Roots • Tap Roots These roots are _________ and thicker and grow _________ into the soil. • Examples of Tap Roots ________________ ________________ ________________ longer deep Carrots Dandelions Turnips

  6. What Type of Root? Fibrous Root Tap Root

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