SJ: Plant Adaptations

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• it grows on a rain forest floor or under water

• it changes itself to better fit in with its environment

• it grows giant leaves and has very bright flowers

• it converts its surroundings to a kinder climate

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How long does adaptation usually take?

• a decade

• an hour

• a few days

• centuries

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Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

• in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

• in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rain forest

• in order to grow very tall and to grow as bright and colorful as they can

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How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

• they have flexible leaves and stems

• they have air space in their stems

• they have floating seeds

• they have very bright colors

How do plants like water lilies float on water?

• they have seeds that float

• they have slippery leaves

• they have an air space in the stems

• they have poisonous leaves

Why do some plants in the rain forest have bright flowers and grow close to the ground?

• to repel any extra rainfall

• to get as much sunlight on their leaves as possible

• to keep animals and people away from them

• to attract birds and insects for pollination

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How have some rain forest plants adapted to receive enough sunlight?

• by growing poisonous flowers

• by growing giant, slippery leaves

• by growing giant, bright flowers

• by growing long, deep roots

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