Roots Drink from Soil
Roots spread through the soil and take in water and tiny minerals. These travel up inside the plant to the leaves.
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- A garden plant gets a drink after rain.
- A potted plant that droops when its soil is dry can perk up after watering.
Key takeaways
- Roots take in water and minerals from soil.
- Water moves upward through the plant to the leaves.
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