Plant Adaptations

Plant Adaptaions in different ecosystems

Read through each slide and answer the questions at the end. Take your time reading about plant adaptations in the tundra and rainforest ecosystem.

Adaptations

Adaptation: A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that an animal or plant has so they can survive in their environment.

Let's look at some examples of adaptations on the next slide!

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Vines have adapted or changed to their environment by being able to travel up trees to reach the sunlight at the top.

​Plants in the Rainforest

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​Plants life in the rainforest typically grow faster. because of plenty rainfall and sunlight. There is a large amount of plant life in the rainforest.

​​Adaptation 1

​Because there is a lot of plant life, trees have adapted by growing vines. Vines help trees reach the top and receive sunlight.

​​Adaptation 2

​Due to rain and nutrients, trees have large roots and thick trunks. It can also help animals find shelter here!

​​Adaptation 3

Plants in the tundra or cold ecosystems have learned to only grow a few inches every year. This way, they can stay close to the ground and keep away from cold temperatures.

Plants in the Tundra

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These plants tend to grow smaller to stay away from strong, cold winds.

​​Adaptation 1

​Plants and trees only grow a few inches during the growing season.

​​Adaptation 2

​Plants in the Tundra Ecosystem

Multiple Choice

A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

• Ecosystem

• Adaptation

• Producer

• Consumer

Multiple Choice

In order for vines to reach the sunlight in a rainforest, what adaptation has it learned?

• To travel up trees

• Stay low on the ground

• Save water

• Need a lot of water

Multiple Choice

In order for plants in the tundra to survive, what adaptation has it learned?

• Growing low to the ground
• Hibernating during the winter months
• Developing a thick waxy cuticle
• Growing tall to reach sunlight