Plants and Environment

The growth of plants is affected by ______ and amounts of rainfall.

Which of the following is WRONG?

• Plants in the desert usually have buttress roots.

• Shallow roots are for absorbing water quickly.

• Plants in the wetlands usually have aerial roots.

• Buttress roots are for supporting trees that grow very tall.

Which of the followings are not characteristics of plants in deserts?

• They have deep roots to absorb water deep in the ground.

• They twining around trees to reach more sunlight.

• They have thick stems to store water.

• They have smooth leaves to shed away excess water.

• They have shallow roots to absorb water quickly.

Why do cacti in deserts have needle-shaped leaves?

• To prevent animals from eating them.

• To reduce water loss.

• To get more sunlight.

• To keep themselves warm.

• To absorb more oxygen.

How do the plants in tropical rainforests get more sunlight?

• Some tall trees are supported by buttress roots.

• Climbing plants grow by twining around trees.

• Some plant have broad leaves.

• The stems of some plants have holes.

• Some plants look like stones.

Which of the following is NOT a way that plants protect themselves from animals?

• Being poisonous.

• Look like stones.

• Twining around tall trees.

• Having spikes.

Different plants have different features to ______ to the environment.

Which of the followings is the best environment for plants to grow?

• Deserts

• Tropical Rainforests

• Wetlands

• Polar Region