Plant and Animal Adaptations

Front

What adaptation would help ocean plants?

Back

Roots grow down to anchor the plant to the seabed in order to fight the currents

Front

This plant adaptation transports water from roots to stems.

Back

Xylem

Front

This adaptation allows water to run off the plant to save it from getting too much water. Options: Drip-tips, Spikes, Root length, Waxy stem.

Back

Drip-tips

Front

Cactus plants in the desert have this to keep animals away from eating them.

Back

Spines/Thorns

Front

In the tundra, it is very cold and dry. The blanket of snow covering the tundra in winter helps keep plants warm and protects them from high winds.

Back

True

Front

What type of adaptation would most likely help a polar bear?

Back

Layer of fat to keep warm

Front

What is mimicry in animals and its purpose?

Back

It can trick a predator into thinking it is the more dangerous or less tasty prey.

Front

What type of adaptation is long hind legs in a frog?

Back

Structural

Front

A bird migrating in the winter is an example of a

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Behavioral Adaptation

Front

What is the function of gills in a fish?

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to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide