Exploring Plant Adaptations Across Different Environments

What are the different natural environments the group plans to visit?

• Desert, Sea, Forest

• Forest, Desert, Mountain

• Mountain, River, Forest

• Sea, Desert, River

Why does a cactus have spines instead of leaves?

• To attract more sunlight

• To reduce water loss

• To grow faster

• To look more intimidating

What is the purpose of a thick stem in a cactus?

• To store water

• To absorb more sunlight

• To support the plant

• To produce flowers

What common feature do plants in sunny and hot areas like deserts share?

• Thick bark

• Waxy coating

• Bright colors

• Long leaves

What adaptation helps cacti to minimize water loss?

• Bright flowers

• Thin stems

• Deep roots

• Spines instead of leaves

What role does the waxy coating on a cactus play?

• It reflects sunlight

• It reduces water loss

• It captures dew

• It attracts insects

How do desert plants generally conserve water?

• By having spines instead of leaves

• By having deep roots

• By growing large leaves

• By growing taller

How do desert plants adapt to having very little water?

• By growing slowly

• By having spines

• By having deep roots

• By closing their flowers at night

Why do aquatic plants have flexible stems and leaves?

• To swim in water

• To resist water currents

• To bend with the water

• To look more attractive

How do water lilies manage to float on water?

• By absorbing water

• By having air spaces in stems

• By having a flat shape

• By having heavy roots