Science Year 5

Science

Survival of their species- Adapting to climate and Seasonal changes

ADAPTING TO CLIMATE AND SEASONAL CHANGES

Specific Characteristics to ensure the survival of their species

STRONG SEASONAL WIND - COCONUT

Have a flexible trunk and split leaves that can reduce the force of strong winds.(divided leaves)

HOT CLIMATE- CACTUS

Sten that can store water ,long roots,needle like leaves

Multiple Choice

Choose the Special characteristics of plants -Adaptation to climate changes - Cactus

• Flexible stem

• Stem can store water

Multiple Choice

Choose the Special characteristics of plants -Adaptation to climate changes -COCONUT TREE

• Needle like leaves

• Divided leaves

DRY SEASON

• Fine Hairs- Tomato

• Roll up leaves - Turmeric plants

• Yam plants ,banana tree,maize plants

Shedding of leaves during hot weather

• Rubber tree

Multiple Choice

Choose the Special characteristics of plants -Adaptation to climate changes -tomato plants,turmeric plants

• Curling up leaves

• flexible stems

• Needle-like leaves

Multiple Choice

How does Rafflesia protect itself againts enemies?

• Has sharp thorns

• Has poisonous root

• Produces bad smell

Multiple Choice

What is the characterictic that both plants have to adapt themselves in hot weather. BANANA TREE , CACTUS

• Have long roots

• Have stems that store water

• Have waxy leaves

Multiple Choice

Long roots

Needle -like leaves

Thick stems to store water

Based on the characteristics,what is the habitat of the plant?

• Desert

• Lake

• Forest

Multiple Choice

Choose the Special characteristics of plants -Adaptation to climate changes - Rubber tree

• Divided leaves

• Shedding off leaves

• Flexible stems