Ecosystems and adaptations

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• it grows on the rainforest floor or under the water

• it changes itself to fit better with its environment

• it grows giant leaves and has bright flowers

• it converts its surroundings into a kinder climate

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How long does adaptations usually take?

• a decade (10 years)

• an hour

• a few days

• centuries (hundreds of years)

Why do plants adapt to their environment?

• in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

• in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive

• in order to block the sunlight from the floors of the ocean and forest

• in order to grow tall and colorful

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How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

• they have flexible leaves and stems

• they have an air space in their stems

• they have floating seeds

• they have very bright colors

How plants like water lilies float on the water?

• they have seeds that float

• they have slippery leaves

• they have an air space in the stems

• they have poisonous leaves

Why do some plants in the rainforest have bright flowers and grow close to the ground?

• to repel any extra rainfall

• to get as much sunlight on their leaves as possible

• to keep animals and people away from them

• to attract birds and insects for pollination

How have some rainforest plants adapted to receive enough sunlight?

• by growing poisonous flowers

• by growing giant, slippery leaves

• by growing giant, bright flowers

• by growing long deep roots

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A species has physically adapted by using camouflage. What is true?

• the species has migrated to avoid predators

• the species has hibernated to avoid predators

• the species has "played dead" to avoid predators

• the species has blended in with its surroundings to avoid predators

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Animal Adaptations

What is another term for inherited behaviors?

• hibernation

• instinct

• physical adaptation

• natural selection

Why do some organisms, like butterflies, have bright colors?

• to warn predators they are poisonous

• to make it easier for them to find food

• to help them adapt to flying long distances

• to make it easier for them to blend into their surroundings

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