What are Examples of Root Plants?

Root plants are plants that get nutrients and water from the soil through their roots. These roots hold the plant in the ground and help it grow strong. Some root plants also grow big and tasty vegetables that we can eat!

Example: Carrots and radishes are root plants because the yummy part we eat grows underground!

Fun Fact: Potatoes are another kind of root plant. They store energy in their roots, and we cook and eat them in many ways!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of these is a root plant?

a) Apple

b) Carrot

c) Sunflower

d) Rose

2. What do root plants help us with?

a) They sing

b) They provide food

c) They fly

d) They dance

3. Which of these is NOT a root plant?

a) Beet

b) Strawberry

c) Turnip

d) Onion

4. What do roots do for plants?

a) They change colors

b) They soak up water and nutrients

c) They fly in the sky

d) They sing songs

5. Which of these root plants can we eat?

a) Carrot

b) Tree

c) Leaf

d) Flower

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