ADAPTATION IN PLANTS GRADE 4

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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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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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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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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Plants need sunlight, water, air and nutrients to survive

• True

• False

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Which of the following are the adaptations to prevent any damage from snow? (you can click multiple options)

• thick fleshy stem.

• Tall straight and conical trees.

• Having cones instead of flowers.

• Needle shaped leaves of conifers.

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Plants that grow on land are called

• aquatic

• terrestrial

• dessert plants

Features that help a plant or an animal to survive in its surroundings is called ..............

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