Nature Example
The Roots
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These are the parts that grow down into the soil.
Their job is to:
Suck up water from the soil and hold the plant steady so it doesn't fall over.
💡 Fun Facts
- Roots act like an anchor to hold the plant firmly in the ground.
- Some roots, like carrots and parsnips, are vegetables that we can eat.
- The roots of a big tree can spread out under the ground much wider than the branches you can see above it.