{"id":4284,"date":"2022-12-13T06:42:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=4284"},"modified":"2025-08-13T10:12:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:12:17","slug":"s-3-c-what-do-roots-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-3-c-what-do-roots-do\/","title":{"rendered":"s-3.c What Do Roots Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>What Do Roots Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/what-do-roots-do.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-8550df6181cd5d83aa7a08ef336a4ca1\" style=\"color:#74008b\">Key Notes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-09c008db4c3b5d931564e6a32207768b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Anchor the Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Roots hold the plant firmly in the soil, preventing it from falling or being blown away by the wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-248612d30a894f2ed190b0fc62b94217\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Absorb Water and Nutrients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18029\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Roots take in water and nutrients from the soil, which are essential for the plant&#8217;s growth and survival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e498d463025a94e62fd52d2308cfa973\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Store Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18031\" style=\"width:374px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-49.png 512w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-49-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Some roots, like carrots, radishes, and sweet potatoes, store food for the plant. This stored food can also be eaten by animals and humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e91488dc88ca0dd2a3aa81dd01cd2e9d\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Transport Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Roots transport water and nutrients from the soil to the stem and leaves through tiny tubes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4d4966bac3eab83cf7ee8bd648be661f\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Prevent Soil Erosion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Roots help to hold the soil together, stopping it from being washed away by rain or blown away by wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6f72f68e946ba85cc43dfa8bc8f5952b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Special Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18032\" style=\"width:358px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-50.png 476w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-50-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Some plants have special roots, like mangroves, which help them breathe in swampy areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-001e7c870f7a810cc69716373458d4b5\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Different Types of Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18033\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Taproots<\/strong>: One main root with smaller branches (e.g., carrot).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fibrous Roots<\/strong>: Many small roots spread out (e.g., grass).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d8d05316c47b153442ac0b582d6c4629\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of Healthy Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Healthy roots are crucial for a strong and healthy plant. Taking care of soil helps roots grow better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75917\/929\/141\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-21.png 500w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-21-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75918\/132\/936\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-20.png 500w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-20-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Do Roots Do Key Notes : Anchor the Plant Absorb Water and Nutrients Store Food Transport Materials Prevent Soil Erosion Special Roots Different Types of Roots Importance of Healthy Roots Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4284","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4284"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19224,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4284\/revisions\/19224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}