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Roots anchor a plant in place, dissolve nutrients, and absorb water. The roots hold the plant in place against forces such as wind, and rain, and protect the plant form harmful soil bacteria and fungi.
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How hydrophobic plants survive?
They have roots.
How do plant responses help plants to survive?
Some plants grow up and down, the directions being determined by gravity. (stem up, roots down)
What adaptations help desert plants survive?
thick, waxy cuticles
What does a plants roots do for the ecosystem?
There are many things a plants roots do for an ecosystem. Plants roots help prevent erosion of soil for example.
How does the loss of leaves help plants survive winter or long periods without rain?
the loss of leaves help a plant survive winter becuase the plant doesnt have to lose and give water much more
What does a the roots do for a plant?
There are many things a plants roots do for an ecosystem. Plants roots help prevent erosion of soil for example.
Which characteristics help enable plants to survive on land?
An adaptation plants have to survive on land is their vascular tissue. This allows them to absorb food, water, and nutrients through their roots. Photosynthesis also allows them to receive energy via natural sunlight.
How do roots help plants meet their needs?
they help plants to grow healthy and strong.
Which is one way plants have adapted to survive?
They grow extremely long roots.
How do plants survive without water?
Plants have the ability to retain water because of a special structure called a cuticle.
What are structures that help anchor plants to the ground?
the roots serve as the anchor of the plant.
How does the daisy flower having long roots help it to survive?
long roots probably help it get water from further underground.
