Plant Adaptations

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• It grows on the rainforest floor or under water.

• It changes itself to fit in better with its environment.

• It grows giant leaves and has very bright flowers.

• It converts its surroundings into a kinder climate.

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How long does adaptation usually take?

• a decade

• an hour

• a few days

• centuries

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Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• 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 a harsh environment

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

• in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

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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 do 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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