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Plants Move Onto Land
Age 12 · Biology
Early plants lived in water, where they stayed wet all the time. Over time, some grew features that helped them survive on damp land and stand up in the air.
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In the picture
- Algae in shallow water: soft green strands that would dry out if left exposed.
- Moss cushion on wet rock: a low mat with root-like threads that grip the stone and hold water.
- Fern with roots and stem: roots that anchor it and a stem with tubes that carry water upward.
- Tall leafy plant: leaves with a shiny waxy surface and a stiff stem that keeps it upright.
Examples
- Moss growing on a damp garden wall.
- A fern in a shady, wet forest.
Key takeaways
- Waxy surfaces and damp mats help plants keep water inside.
- Roots and tube-filled stems let plants anchor and grow upward on land.
Quiz: Plants Move Onto Land (Age 12)
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What does a shiny waxy surface on leaves help a plant do?
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What do roots help an early land plant do?
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What do the tubes inside a plant’s stem do?
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