Non-Vascular Plants

What Are Non-Vascular Plants? Non-vascular plants are simple, ancient plants without the tubes that most plants use to transport water. No vascular tissues: They don’t have xylem or phloem to carry water and nutrients. No true roots, stems, or leaves — instead, they...

Plant Classification

How Are Plants Classified? Scientists group plants based on their physical traits and evolution over time. Plant classification is part of taxonomy, the science of naming and organizing life. Main plant categories (from broad to specific):
 Kingdom → Division → Class...

Leaf Anatomy

The Inner Structure of a Leaf Leaves may look simple, but they’re packed with structures that help plants survive and thrive. Cuticle is a waxy outer layer that keeps the leaf from losing water. Epidermis protects the leaf and lets light in. Mesophyll (middle layer)...

Friction & Inertia

What Is Friction? Friction is a contact force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against each other. Friction works in the opposite direction of motion. It depends on two main things: 🔹 The roughness of the surfaces 🔹 The force pressing them together There are...

Properties of Waves

What Are Waves? Waves are repeating patterns that transfer energy from one place to another, without carrying matter. A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter. Key Properties of Waves:
 🔹 Wavelength – the distance between two crests or...
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