Adaptations in plants

What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

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

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

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Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. The lilies have very long stems. The picture above shows a water lily in a pond. How do long stems help water lilies live in ponds?

• They absorb food for the plant.

• They absorb water from the pond.

• They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.

• They help the plants float away.

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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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Desert plants need shallow roots so they can collect water quickly.

• True
• False

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Which one is an adaptation to live in a cold place?

• wings or feathers
• a layer of fat under the skin
• a long neck
• spotted fur

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The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.
• behavior.
• migration.
• camouflage.

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A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________. It provides, food, water, shelter, and air.

• shelter
• tree
• habitat
• organism

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Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color
• it has sharp quills
• it moves very rapidly
• it makes a loud noise

A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 

• an adaptation
• environment
• response
• stimulus

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