1.4 SEED GERMINATION Flashcards
to take in a substance, for example, a towel absorbs water
absorb
when a seed starts to grow
germination
things that affect how something happens
conditions
to become small and very dry, for example, the leaves on the plant will shrivel if the plant does not get enough water
shrivels
why do seeds need to absorb water?
to start germination
which part of the new bean plant grows first?
the root
suggest a reason why the root grows downwards
to absorb water and anchor the plant in the ground
in which direction does the first shoot grow?
upward
suggest a reason why the first shoot grows upwards
to get sunlight
why does the new leaves start to grow above the ground?
to make food for the plant
why does the seed shrivels and becomes small after germination?
because the food store get used up during germination
which part of the new bean plant grows first?
the root
which type of scientific inquiry did you use in the investigation?
observing over time
which part of the new bean plant grows first?
the root
