Quiz about Plant Behavior Adaptations

Question 1

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

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adaptation

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instinct

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mimicry

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camouflage

Question 2

Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?

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to reach water that is underground

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to protect the plant from sun damage

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to take in as much light as possible

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to spread seeds to new places

Question 3

What is one reason that some plants have a strong scent?

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to attract animals to spread its pollen

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to shed extra water off the plant

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to take in nutrients from the soil

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to conserve water during dry periods

Question 4

What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?

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to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

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to stay warm during the winter

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to protect themselves from sunlight

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to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

Question 5

A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.

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ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees

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extremely long root system

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thick, waxy, spike covered leaves

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shallow root system near the surface

Question 6

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?

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sharp thorns

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flowers with bright colors

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small seeds

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deep roots

Question 7

Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. The lilies have very long stems. The picture above shows a water lily in a pond. How do long stems help water lilies live in ponds?

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They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.

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They absorb food for the plant.

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They absorb water from the pond.

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They help the plants float away.

Question 8

Plants that live in salt marshes absorb a lot of salt water. What adaptation do these plants most likely have?

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They have a way to get excess salt out of their bodies.

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They have spines on their leaves.

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They depend on rain for water.

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They have stiff stems for support in water.

Question 9

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

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thin, spiny needles

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wide, flat leaves to catch water

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bright green color

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tall stems

Question 10

Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

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keep water from escaping

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protect them from animals eating them

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absorb water from the air

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release scent to attract animals

Question 11

In a dense forest, some trees are very tall. The type of plant MOST LIKELY to survive underneath these trees is one that

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needs little sunlight.

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can store water.

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produce many seeds

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can withstand the cold.

Question 12

Mr. Walker plants a new plant next to a tall tree in his yard. It is partly in the sun, but is mostly in the shade. He notices that it is growing with all of its leaves on one side. Why is the plant growing this way?

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It is trying to get sunlight.

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It is dying.

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It is trying to stay in the shade.

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It wants to be closer to the tree.

Question 13

Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other desert plants have deeper roots?

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Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.

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A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.

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Other plants only want to take in water that is deep underground.

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The water near the surface is much better for helping a cactus to grow.

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