Science Class 5 Plants

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A gardener noticed that a plant in their garden was easily uprooted during a storm. Which type of root system is the plant likely to have, and why?

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A Taproot system, because it anchors deeply into the soil with a main root.
B Fibrous root system, because it spreads many shallow roots.
C Taproot system, because it has numerous smaller lateral roots.
D Fibrous root system, because it develops a dense network of roots.

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Answer: B. Fibrous root system, because it spreads many shallow roots.

Fibrous roots consist of many thin, shallow roots that branch out from the base of the stem. Because they do not penetrate deep into the ground, they provide less stability against strong winds and physical pulling, making the plant easier to uproot.

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A gardener noticed that a plant in their garden was easily uprooted during a storm. Which type of root system is the plant likely to have, and why?

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