Adaptations Quiz

Click on ALL of the adaptations of a cactus. Choose MORE than 1!

• Big leaves to catch more sunlight

• Shallow roots to absorb rainfall quickly

• Thick stem to store water

• Spines to reduce water loss and stop animals from eating them

Which ecosystem are cacti found in?

• Pond

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Woodland

What is the science word for when sunflowers move and follow the sun? Read each one carefully!

• Suntropic

• Hellotropic

• Heliotropic

Why DO sunflowers follow the sun? Choose TWO!

• More sunlight on leaves for photosynthesis

• More water

• To make their petals grow

• Attract more pollinators

This picture shows which ecosystem?

• Desert

• Freshwater Pond

• Rainforest

• Ocean

Which layer of the rainforest has the MOST sunlight?

• Top (emergent)

• Second (canopy)

• Third (understory)

• Forest floor

Why do most of the animals in the rainforest live in the canopy?

• The top (emergent layer) is too hot

• The forest floor is too wet

• Most of the other animals or fruit are also found here

Which of these would be adaptations of LEAVES of trees in the rainforest? Choose more than 1!

• Spines to stop predators eating them

• Large leaves to absorb as much sunlight as possible

• Pointed ends (drip tips) to allow water to run off the leaf

• Roots that stick out of the ground to absorb as much nutrients as possible

Which of these would be adaptations of ANIMALS in the rainforest? Choose more than 1!

• Brightly coloured to keep predators away

• Camouflaged to hide from predators

• Strong paws, claws or sticky feet to climb or hold onto the trees

• Grow fast to reach higher up for more sunlight

When an animal has similar colours to it's habitat, this is called...

• Mimicry

• Adapt

• Camouflage

• Migration