What Are Plant Adaptations?

What are plant adaptations?

• Special features that help plants survive in their habitat

• Ways animals find food

• Methods for plants to grow faster

• None of the above

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How do plant adaptations develop?

• Quickly in one generation

• Slowly over many generations

• Only in animals

• Instantly when needed

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Plant adaptations allow plants to thrive in various _______ around the world.

• environments

• animals

• machines

• vehicles

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According to the weather table for Anchortown Forest, which months experience heavy snow?

The forest is home to more than just trees, including animals that play an important role in the forest's health.

• True

• False

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How do you think plants might adapt to get more sunlight?

• Deeper roots

• Thicker bark

• Larger leaves

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Do you remember the names of the 3 leaf vein patterns? pi_____, pa_____, pa______

• pinnate, palmate, parallel

• pinnate, parallel, palmate

• parallel, palmate, pinnate

• palmate, pinnate, parallel

Which type of leaves help conserve water in dry climates?

• Large leaves

• Small, waxy leaves

• Leaves with special coatings

• All of the above

Which adaptation helps leaves catch more sunlight in shady areas?

• Small leaves

• Large leaves

• Waxy leaves

• Special coatings

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What is one function of special coatings on some leaves?

• To attract insects

• To repel water or reflect excess light

• To make the leaf heavier

• To change the leaf color