Desert & Rainforest Biomes

There is very little ________ in the desert.

• Desert

• Sandy

• Rain

• Holes

• Waxy

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What type of plants store water in the stems and leaves?

• Succulents

• Trees

• Shrubs

• Olive trees

Plants in the desert have long roots so that they...

• take up more space

• help avoid deterioration of the soil

• provide food for animals underground

• absorb more water.

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Why do some plants in the desert have spines or thorns?

• To make it difficult for the animals to eat.

• Makes them look pretty.

• To hurt a person.

• to get rid of extra water

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Look at the plant in the picture. Why do you think it has such small leaves?

• So animals don't eat them.

• Small leaves lose less water

• The leaves protect the plant from the sun.

• Small leaves make it easier for animals to eat them

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Why do some plants in the rainforest adapt to grow upwards, like a vine?

• to strangle other trees

• to provide a place for monkeys to swing on

• to help it grow towards the light

• for just hanging out

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What is the soil like in the rainforest ecosystem?

• It is full of nutrients allowing for so much to grow

• The best soil in the world ..like ever.

• It is just like anywhere else in the world

• Very poor soil. Only the very top part has nutrients which are quickly taken up by the trees

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

• to stay away from predators

• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

• to attract different animals

• to take in as much sunlight as possible

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The roots of cacti are usually shallow and spread out widely. How does this adaptation help the plants?

• The roots can take in more sunlight to grow faster.

• The roots can get to the the surface faster to get air.

• The roots can collect water quickly when it rains.

• The roots can spread pollen faster and reproduce.

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Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• to attract insects that spread its pollen to other plants

• to take in nutrients from the air

• to provide shade for the plant