MAP QUESTIONS Instructions: Choose the Letter on the Accompanying Map of the of the Southeastern

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MAP QUESTIONS
Instructions: Choose the letter on the accompanying map of the southeastern United States that correctly identifies each of the following:

-Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Definitions:

Underground Stem

A type of stem that grows below the surface of the soil, helping in vegetative reproduction and nutrient storage, as seen in tubers and rhizomes.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

Sieve Plates

Sieve plates are the porous end walls that enable transport between sieve tube elements in the phloem of plants, facilitating the flow of nutrients.

Companion Cells

Companion cells are specialized cells in the phloem of plants that assist in the transport of sugars and other nutrients.