Plants Evidence 4: Adaptations

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

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A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.

• helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
• pokes animals that try to eat the plant.
• attracts pollinators to the plant.

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What is an adaptation?

• A feature that helps a plant grow.
• A feature that helps a living thing survive.
• A feature that helps a living thing walk.
• A feature that that helps only animals survive. 

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The part of the plant that holds the plant in place and absorbs water and minerals from the soil.

• stem
• roots
• leaves

How are hardwood trees adapted to live in cold winters?

• They have long stems buried in mud.

• They live on tree islands.

• They lose their leaves in winter.

• They grow low to the ground.

Poison is an adaptation that _____________.

• makes animals sick or itchy.

• pollinates the plant.

• attracts pollinators to the plant

Which feature would be most helpful to a plant in a desert?

• small leaves
• large seeds
• small roots
• smelly flowers

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Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

• 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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Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

• The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.
• The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.
• The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.
• The trees blend into their environment and hide.

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Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

• to protect the plant from sun damage
• to take in as much light as possible
• to spread seeds to new places
• to reach water down below

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