Plant Adaptations

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
• to take in nutrients from the air
• to provide shade for the plant

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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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The roots absorb what for the plant? 

• Water and Nutrients
• Soil and Sun
• Warmth and Water
• Tap and Fibrous

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

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

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How do tree survive winter?

• Drink alot of water.

• Sleep all winter.

• Leaves change color.

What do plants need to survive?

• sunlight, water, air, and nutrients

• sunlight, winter, fall, and nutrients

• swamps, bees, leaves, and nutrients

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Carnivorous plants eat?

• fish

• birds

• bugs

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Some plants have brightly colored flowers to attract bees, birds, and butterflies.

• False

• True

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Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very 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 that is underground

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An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

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