Across
- 2. Growth towards the sun
- 6. roots increase the surface area for absorption.
- 7. new character on page 21
- 10. First leaves of a plant.
- 12. First part of a plant that comes out of a seed.
- 17. Blobs in the cells that settle on the bottom and allow plant to detect gravity.
- 18. process of a plant sprouting from a seed.
- 20. determines the shape of the tree
- 21. Chemical responsible for directional growth in roots.
Down
- 1. Will remain hidden until exposed to light to then grow a branch
- 3. An acorn is the _______ part of an oak tree's life cycle.
- 4. ________change growing habits as they age
- 5. How does a plant know to grow down into the earth no matter the seed orientation?
- 8. These roots extend horizontally.
- 9. lead or primary shoot of a plant
- 11. Growth in response to touch.
- 13. lifespan of an ___tree is about 500 years.
- 14. New growth starts from the ________ on a stem
- 15. chemical blueprint for a living organism
- 16. Oak trees can grow almost ____ft tall in a year.
- 19. lead or primary shoot of a tree
