Plant Adaptations - Study Jams

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• It grows on the forest floor or under water..

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

• It grows giant leaves or very bright flowers.

• It converts its surroundings into a very nice climate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

How long does adaptation usually take?

• A decade.

• An hour.

• A few days.

• Centuries.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Why do plants adapt to their environment?

• In order to give the surrounding people and animals enough food to eat.

• To get the water and sunlight needed to survive in a harsh environment.

• To block sunlight from the ocean flood and the rainforest.

• To grow very tall and to be as colorful and bright as can be.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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 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 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.

Who is your favorite teacher? Check ALL the answer choices ;)

• Dr. Balcells

• Dr. Balcells