Plant Adaptations

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Why might some plants have thorns?

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to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

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What is one reason why some plants have scents?

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to attract animals to spread its pollen

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Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves? Options: 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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to take in as much sunlight as possible

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Why do some trees shed their leaves in time for winter?

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The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.

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adaptation

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A feature that helps a living thing survive.

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The roots absorb what for the plant?

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Water and Nutrients

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Which is NOT a way seeds scatter?

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lightning

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Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

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Roots

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Which adaptation might help protect a plant from being eaten?

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A thorny stem

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Ways plants adapt to thrive in the habitats where they live, is called?

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Plant adaptation