Adaptations in Plants and Animals

What is the primary purpose of adaptations in plants and animals?

• To increase their size

• To make them look more attractive

• To make them faster

• To help them survive in their environment

Why might a cactus not survive in the Arctic?

• It needs a lot of sunlight

• It needs a hot and dry climate

• It requires a lot of water

• It cannot grow in sandy soil

How do some plants ensure pollinators are attracted to them?

• By spreading seeds faster

• By producing more leaves

• By developing brightly colored flowers

• By growing taller

What is one way animals avoid predators?

• By changing color

• By making loud noises

• By playing dead

• By growing larger

Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation in animals?

• Having scales or feathers

• Migrating to warmer areas

• Playing dead

• Hunting in packs