What is photosynthesis ?

a prossess used by plants to obtain food

Which is NOT a way seeds scatter ?

animals eat fruit and seeds are deposited

The tundra is very cold year round . So plants will ....

grow together in a lump to protect from wind and cold.

"follow" the direction of the sun to stay warm and obtain a lot of sunlight for Photosynthesis.

Deserts are hot and dry so an example of a plant adaptation here is...

long and deep root systems to absorb ground water

plants grow on each other to reach sunlight

dark in color to absorb sunlight

grow on each other to protect from wind

Animals disperse seeds by _________.

eating seeds and dropping waste later on

hiding seeds for late and not coming back for them

catching seeds on their fur and carrying them to different places

What are shade tolerant plants ?

Plants that can survive in low amounts of light.

Plants that can survive in very dry places.

Plants that can have a lot of leaves.

Plant Adaptations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some plants have thorns?

to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

to take in nutrients from the air

to provide shade for the plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

to shed extra water off the plant

to take in nutrients from the soil

to attract animals to spread its pollen

to conserve water during dry periods

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens FIRST?

The squirrel buries the acorn.

An acorn falls from an oak tree.

A squirrel finds the acorn on the ground.

An oak tree begins to grow in a new place.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

to stay safe from predators

to attract different animals

to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

to take in as much sunlight as possible

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.

The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.

The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.

The trees blend into their environment and hide.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks of barbs?

to stay warm during the winter

to protect themselves from sunlight

to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

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20 sec • 1 pt

What is an adaptation?

A feature that helps a plant grow.

A feature that helps a living thing survive.

A feature that helps a living thing walk.

A feature that that helps only animals survive.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Plant Adaptations

Why might some plants have thorns?

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

What happens FIRST?

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks of barbs?

What is an adaptation?

The roots absorb what for the plant?

What part of the plant absorbs oxygen?

What is photosynthesis?

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