Plant Adaptations

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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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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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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Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

• keep water from escaping

• protect them from animals eating them

• absorb water from the air

• release scent to attract animals

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Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?

• Pine trees have thick bark

• Pine cones produce seeds.

• Pine tree roots go deep underground.

• Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.

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What adaptation does a cactus have for living in the desert?

• a thick stem

• a thing stem

• pokey, sharp spines

• long roots

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