Plant Adaptations Quiz

What helps savanna grasses survive fires?

• They grow from underground buds

• They drop leaves

• They flower at night

• They trap insects

Why do tundra plants have dark colours?

• To reflect snow

• To absorb more solar heat

• To camouflage

• To attract insects

Why are forest trees tall?

• To reach sunlight above the canopy

• To support vines

• To block rain

• To grow fruits

What helps underwater plants bend with currents?

• Strong bark

• Heavy roots

• Flexible stems

• Sticky leaves

Why are tundra plants low to the ground?

• To avoid cold winds

• To absorb more sunlight

• To escape predators

• To reduce water loss

Why do some savanna plants have thick bark?

• To trap insects

• To store seeds

• To support vines

• To protect against fire

Why don’t many aquatic plants have strong roots?

• They anchor to fish

• They trap bubbles

• They grow in dry soil

• They absorb nutrients from water

Why do some rainforest plants have drip tips?

• To absorb nutrients

• To drain water quickly

• To attract pollinators

• To collect dew

What protects tundra plants from freezing?

• Hairy stems and leaves

• Shiny roots

• Sticky sap

• Thin bark

Why do some aquatic plants float?

• To access sunlight

• To avoid fish

• To store oxygen

• To catch insects