What is another word for geotropism?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːə͡ʊtɹˈə͡ʊpɪzəm] (IPA) 
Geotropism is the tendency of a plant or organism to respond to gravity by growing either towards it or away from it. This phenomenon can be observed in roots, which grow downwards, and shoots, which grow upwards. However, there are several other terms that can be used to describe this process. For example, gravitropism is a synonym for geotropism that specifically refers to the plant's response to gravitational forces. Similarly, negative geotropism is when an organism grows away from gravity, while positive geotropism is when an organism grows towards it. Other related terms include tropism, which refers to any growth movement in response to a stimulus, and phototropism, which is the growth response of plants to light.
