1. Parts of this presentation borrowed from:
http://www.slideshare.net/guesta178af0/basic-needs-of-plants-presentation

2. Plants need water, air, sunlight and
nutrients to grow.

3. The roots take food and water from
the soil and transport it to the stem. It
also anchors the plant to the ground.

4. A stem holds up the leaves and
carries the food and water through
the plant.

5. The leaf collects sunlight to give
the plant energy. It takes in
carbon dioxide and gives oxygen.

6. The flower attracts insects for
pollination.

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8. What is the function of the roots?

9. What is the function of the roots?
The roots anchor the plant and absorb
food and water to the stem.

10. What is the function of the stem?

11. What is the function of the stem?
The stem holds up the leaves
and carries food and water.

12. What is the function of the leaves?

13. What is the function of the leaves?
The leaves collect sunlight, take in
carbon dioxide, and release

14. What is the function of the flower?

15. What is the function of the flower?
The follower attracts insects for
pollination.