Q3W6 SS Connection

What does the Araliaceae tree use as a defense mechanism?

• Thorny branches

• Camouflage

• Bright flowers

• Poisonous leaves

At what stage of its growth does the tree have mottled brown leaves?

• As a seedling

• At 6 inches tall

• At 3 yards tall

• Fully grown

What happens to the Araliaceae tree’s leaves when it reaches 6 inches tall?

• They fall off.

• They become bright green.

• They grow sharp indentations with bright green marks.

• They turn completely brown.

Why did the tree evolve to develop these leaf changes?

• To attract pollinators

• To conserve water

• To fend off moa birds

• To grow faster

What did moa birds primarily eat?

• Other birds

• Small mammals

• Insects

• Plants

Why did the tree’s juvenile leaves develop sharp indentations and bright green marks?

• To mimic poisonous plants

• To make them difficult to swallow

• To look like other trees

• To reflect sunlight

Why does the tree no longer need its special coloring to survive?

• It grows too tall for predators to reach.

• Its predators have gone extinct.

• Its seeds are poisonous.

• People have cut it down.

How long ago were moa birds hunted to extinction?

• 300 years ago

• 600 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

What is the purpose of the tree's juvenile leaf coloration today?

• To attract animals

• To warn off predators

• It no longer serves a purpose.

• To absorb more sunlight

What does the passage suggest about adaptations in nature?

• They never change.

• They are always helpful.

• They can persist even when not needed.

• They disappear quickly.