Plant Adaptation

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

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

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

• to stay warm during the winter

• to protect themselves from sunlight

• to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

• to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

• to stay safe from predators

• to attract different animals

• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

• to take in as much sunlight as possible

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Many plants have bright, sweet smelling flowers. How would this adaptation help the plant?

• It warns away predators

• It attracts bees and other pollinators

• It helps the plant store water

• It gives the plant shade.

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Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

• in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

• in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest

• in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

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Why do tundra plants typically grow close to the ground?

• This allows their roots to grow very deep

• To prevent herbivores from eating them

• To avoid the wind and conserve heat

• All of these choices

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

• to shed extra water off the plant

• to take in nutrients from the soil

• to attract animals to spread its pollen

• to conserve water during dry periods

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

• extremely long root system

• thick, waxy, spike covered leaves

• ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees

• shallow root system near the surface

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Water plants have ___________ stems that allow them to bend with the flow.

• strong

• flexible

• unbendable

• long

How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

• They have flexible leaves and stems.

• They have an air space in their stems.

• They have floating seeds.

• They have very bright colors.

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