Plant Structure that Protect Against Drying

What structure can protect a plant from water loss AND insects?

• spines

• bark

• waxy leaves

• small leaves

TRUE or FALSE: Plants that live in dry places have structures to slow the loss of water?

• True

• False

Desert plants often have what kind of leaves to save water?

• more or smaller leaves

• fewer or bigger leaves

• more or bigger leaves

• fewer or smaller leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Why do hairy leaves lose less water than smooth leaves?

• the hairs trap water that is leaving the plant

• they do not change the amount of water

• they fold up

• they keep them warm

What is a structure that protects plants from drying out?

• long stems

• thorns

• waxy leaves

• bad smell

What type of structure does a cactus have to hold extra water?

• large leaves

• swollen stems

• hairs

• thick bark

TRUE or FALSE: Some trees have leaves that fold up during dry, hot days to prevent losing water.

• False

• True

If you find a plant in the desert, what structure might the plant have for protection against drying out?

• hairs, waxy leaves, or small leaves

• thorns, smooth leaves, or big leaves

• bad smell or taste

• tall stems and many leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What plant has waxy coated leaves?

• oak tree leaves

• cactus

• mimosa tree

• African violet

If a tree has tiny holes in its leaves, what structure might it have?

• spines

• folding leaves

• big leaves

• hairs