Unit 8 Test: Structures and Functions

Front

What is the function of traits that help flowers grow low to the ground in cold environments?

Back

They help the flowers stay warm.

Front

Which structure of a tree helps it survive in an environment with little rain?

Back

Roots, because they take water from the ground.

Front

What environment gives a bug the best chance of survival if it has structures that help it hide?

Back

Tree.

Front

How do long legs and sharp claws help an ostrich survive in the desert?

Back

They help ostriches escape predators.

Front

What is the purpose of thick wax on leaves and stems of some plants?

Back

To stop evaporation.

Front

In which environment do plants with thick, waxy leaves and large roots thrive?

Back

A desert where there is very little rainfall.

Front

What is a trait of purple saxifrage that helps it survive in cold environments?

Back

It has wooden branches.

Front

Why do some plants have roots that cover a large area?

Back

To absorb as much water as possible when it rains.

Front

What adaptation helps ostriches run fast in the desert?

Back

Long legs.

Front

What is the main reason for a bug to have structures that help it hide?

Back

To increase its chances of survival.