Quiz about Socastee Plant Adaptations

Question 1

Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

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to reach water down below

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to protect the plant from sun damage

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to take in as much light as possible

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to spread seeds to new places

Question 2

Why might some plants have thorns?

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to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

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to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

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to take in nutrients from the air

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to provide shade for the plant

Question 3

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

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to attract animals to spread its pollen

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to shed extra water off the plant

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to take in nutrients from the soil

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to conserve water during dry periods

Question 4

The rose of Jericho grows in dry areas. It curls up and laws DORMANT until there is enough water. What does DORMANT mean?

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not active

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flowering

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dead

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dried

Question 5

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

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to take in as much sunlight as possible

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to stay safe from predators

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to attract different animals

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to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

Question 6

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

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The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.

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The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.

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The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.

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The trees blend into their environment and hide.

Question 7

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

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to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

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to stay warm during the winter

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to protect themselves from sunlight

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to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

Question 8

The roots absorb what for the plant?

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Water and Nutrients

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Soil and Sun

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Warmth and Water

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Tap and Fibrous

Question 9

What is an adaptation?

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A feature that helps a living thing survive.

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A feature that helps a plant grow.

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A feature that helps a living thing walk.

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A feature that that helps only animals survive.

Question 10

What part of the plant absorbs oxygen?

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leaves

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stem

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roots

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flower

Question 11

What is photosynthesis?

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a prossess used by plants to obtain food

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when cats explode

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chemidcal enegy

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another word for fungus

Question 12

Which is NOT a way seeds scatter?

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lightning

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water

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wind

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animals eat fruit and seeds are deposited

Question 13

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

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All of the above.

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

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have hair to keep them warm

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

Question 14

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

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long and deep root systems to absorb ground water

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plants grow on each other to reach sunlight

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dark in color to absorb sunlight

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grow on each other to protect from wind

Question 15

I have parachute like structures. What is likely my dispersal method?

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wind

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water

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animals

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explosive action

Question 16

Animals _________ plant pollination and seed dispersal.

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help

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hurt

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make no difference to

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destroy

Question 17

Venus flytraps have two leaves to trap bugs - is this a behavioral adaptation or a physical adaptation?

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Physical adaptation

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Behavioral adaptation

Question 18

The Tickle Me Plant folds its leaves in when touched - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

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Behavioral adaptation

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Physical adaptation

Question 19

Which adaptation might help protect a plant from being eaten?

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A thorny stem

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A flower that looks like a bee

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A waxy coating

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Substance that attracts insects

Question 20

A bee orchid has a flower that looks like a bee to attract other insects- is this a behavioral adaptation or a physical adaptation?

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Physical adaptation

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Behavioral adaptation

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