Adaptation in Plants

The leaves of these trees are ______________ shaped so that snow slides off easily.

Abhi observed a plant and noticed the following characteristics:

(i) It has lots of branches and Leaves

(ii) It can with stand summer heat

(iii) It sheds its leaves in the autumn

But he is confused to identify what kind of plant it is. Can you help him?

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

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What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

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Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?

• Pine trees have thick bark

• Pine cones produce seeds.

• Pine tree roots go deep underground.

• Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.

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Plants that grow on land are called______

• Aquatic

• Terrestrial

• Habitat

• Mangrove

Sheesham and mango trees grow in the _______

• Coastal area

• desert

• plains

• swamps

In cactus plants, photosynthesis occurs in ____________.

Give an Example of tree growing in Hilly Regions.

Give one example of a plant growing in Coastal areas.