Types of Roots Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tap root?
A
typically thick, tapering in shape and descends deeply into the ground. The roots also store food made by the plant.
2
Q
What is a fibrous root?
A
typically thin, having numerous and very fine branches. The roots grow close to the surface to take water after it rains.
3
Q
Type of root that grow close to the surface to take water after it rains.
A
fibrous root
4
Q
Type of root that descends deeply into the ground.
A
tap root
5
Q
Sweet potato
Beetroot
Parsley
A
tap root
6
Q
Grass
Corn
Rice
A
fibrous root
7
Q
Sunflower
Dandelion
Common Mallow
A
tap root
8
Q
Banana Tree
Bamboo
Leeks
A
fibrous root
9
Q
Oak Tree
Narra Tree
A
tap root
10
Q
Garlic
Coconut
Onion
A
fibrous root
