Plant Adaptations

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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Why does the carnivorous plant eat bugs?

• Soil in the swamps has few nutrients.

• Soil in the pond has few fish.

• Soil in the swimming pool has few plants.

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What is one reason that some plants have a strong scent?

• to shed extra water off the plant

• to take in nutrients from the soil

• to attract animals to spread its pollen

• to conserve water during dry periods

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What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?

• to stay warm during the winter

• to protect themselves from sunlight

• to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

• to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

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A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.

• extremely long root system

• thick, waxy, spike covered leaves

• ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees

• shallow root system near the surface

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Plants that live in salt marshes absorb a lot of salt water. What adaptation do these plants most likely have?

• They have spines on their leaves.

• They depend on rain for water.

• They have stiff stems for support in water.

• They have a way to get excess salt out of their bodies.

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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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In a dense forest, some trees are very tall. The type of plant MOST LIKELY to survive underneath these trees is one that

• can store water.

• produce many seeds

• needs little sunlight.

• can withstand the cold.

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