Cca Esl Science Ch1 Plants

Front 1

root

Back 1

The part of the plant that holds the plant in the ground and takes in water and minerals from the soil.

Front 2

stem

Back 2

A plant part that connects the roots with the leaves of a plant and supports the plant above ground;
it carries water from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Front 3

leaf (leaves)

Back 3

A plant part that grows out of the stem;
it takes in the air and light that a plant needs.

Front 4

cells

Back 4

The small units that make up all living things.

Front 5

simple plant

Back 5

A plant that has no roots, stems, or leaves.

Front 6

seed

Back 6

The first stage in the growth of a plant.

Front 7

germinate

Back 7

When a new plant breaks out of the seed.

Front 8

seedling

Back 8

A young plant.

Front 9

photosynthesis

Back 9

The food-making process of plants.

Front 10

chlorophyll

Back 10

The substance that gives plants their green color;
it helps a plant use energy from the sun to make food.