The Roots

     What will happen to this plant if we cut the roots off?

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     We did an experiment and cut off the roots of one plant.  We left the roots on an identical plant, so that we could compare their growth.  Here is a picture of what happened to the plant with NO ROOTS.  The plant died because it had no way to soak up water.  Each time we watered it, the water drained out the bottom of the pot.
We left the roots on this plant, so it was able to soak up the water that it needed to live.  By doing this experiment, we learned that a plant needs ROOTS to suck up the water.