Plant and Animal Adaptations

Some structures, such as body shapes, colors, and patterns, help animals hide.  These structures are-----

• camouflage
• quills
• shells

Which of an eagle's structures helps it fly and survive in its environment?

• legs
• head
• wings

How might small leaves help a tree survive in a windy environment?  Small leaves---

• don't tear easily in the wind
• attract lots of birds to live in the tree
• can take in lots of sunlight

The desert is a hot, harsh environment.  Which adaptation helps a cactus protect itself from animals trying to consume it?

• Needle-like leaves
• Bad odor
• Poisonous venom

A cactus can live in the desert because of this adaptation.

• has wide flat leaves to catch water
• has shallow roots
• thick, waxy leaves help it store water

What is a trait?

• a plant
• a characteristic or feature

What is an adaptation?

• A feature that helps a plant grow
• A feature that helps a living thing survive

What does it mean to survive?

• to grow
• to have energy
• to be born
• to stay alive

A nice smell is an adaptation that__________.

• helps the plant keep water inside the leaves
• pokes animals that try to eat the plant
• attracts pollinators to the plant.

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots