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What two things plant roots take from the soil?

Plant roots absorb minerals and water from the soil.


What two things does the root take from the soil?

The roots of a plant take up water and nutrients from the soil. Water is essential for photosynthesis and nutrient uptake is needed for growth and development.


What part of the plant soaks up water from the soil?

The roots, in particular the xylem and phloem by capillary action


A plant's roots may take up water and salts less efficiently from a waterlogged soil thanfrom a fairly dry soil. Revise 'Active transport' and suggest reasons for this?

The roots of the plant take up water from the soil.


What two job the roots of a plant do?

Tthe roots job, is to anchor the plant into the ground and take the water from the soil up to the plant, in order for it to grow into an adult plant.


What is the roots job in a plant?

The roots of a plant anchor it in the soil, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and store food reserves for the plant to use. They also play a role in providing stability and support for the plant.


What is the purpose of roots?

The roots purpose of a plant is to gather water from the soil to keep the plant alive and keep the plant from blowing away. There are two main kinds of roots, tap roots (Large roots that grows straight down.) and fibrous roots (Many roots grow in all directions.)


What is nutrient balancing?

in nature, decaying plant parts add nutrients to soil, while plant roots take some nutrients out of the soil.


Why does a plant need roots for its survival and growth?

Plants need roots for survival and growth because roots anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and store food for the plant. Without roots, a plant would not be able to take in essential resources for its growth and would not be able to support itself upright.


Do the roots only take in water for the plant?

No, roots not only take in water but also absorb nutrients from the soil, anchor the plant in place, and store food reserves. Additionally, roots play a role in supporting beneficial relationships between plants and soil microorganisms.


What are 3 things roots do for plants?

Plant roots help: 1. Sunlight to stay warm 2. To take up water. 3. To take up nutrients 4. Cut them down when winter comes 5. Grow them in the spring.


Where does a geranium plant get its water through?

A geranium plant gets it water through its roots,its roots suck water from deep ground,and take the water towards the geranium