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What do the roots do?
Roots anchor the tree in the ground and support it, and provide the nutrients required for life.
Why do the roots of an oak tree spread out so much?
The roots of a tree serve two purposes, one to anchor the tree and stop it blowing over,two to supply the tree with nutrients. It will therefore where possible send out roots as far as necessary to carry out both functions.
What are structures that help anchor plants to the ground?
the roots serve as the anchor of the plant.
Why might a large tree need strong roots that spread out far?
Roots serve two purposes. To supply the tree with nutrients and to anchor the tree and keep it upright. The spread will depend on the prevailing conditions i.e. how much wind it faces.
Why do most Arctic plants grow low to the ground?
Because of the permafrost soil, most roots cannot go deep underground; as to anchor a large tree.Because of the permafrost soil, most roots cannot go deep underground; as to anchor a large tree.
Why do trees need soil?
Soil supplies the nutrients needed for the tree to survive and give the roots somewhere to anchor to stop them falling over.
What are traproots?
roots that grow directly down from the trunk of a tree and serves as an anchor. Only present in some species, if the tap root is cut the entire tree can fall quite easily. Taproots are the roots of a plant that are wide and spreading to look for nutrients.
What anchor plants and absorb water and minerals from the soil?
Although moss does not have a true root system, it does have growths called rhizoids, which are root-like. These growths anchor moss to soil, or other surfaces. Moss draws moisture from the air.
What type of root does plum trees have?
Plum trees have roots that are mostly 12 inches to 18 inches deep and go to the drip line. A few of the roots will go about five feet down to anchor the tree.
What is the anchor plants in soil?
Plants roots
What is anchor plants in soil?
Plants roots
What is a strong tree?
a tree that is strong?
