plant adaptation

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
• to take in nutrients from the air
• to provide shade for the plant

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Many plants have bright, sweet smelling flowers. How would this adaptation help the plant?

• It warns away predators

• It attracts bees and other pollinators

• It helps the plant store water

• It gives the plant shade.

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Which adaptation of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

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Plants need _______ to survive.

• Water, Oxygen
• Dirt, Water and Air
• Water, Air and Sunlight
• just water

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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

The rose of Jericho grows in dry areas. It curls up and laws DORMANT until there is enough water. What does DORMANT mean?

• flowering
• not active
• dead
• dried

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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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In order to survive, plants that live in ____ places have structures to slow the loss of water.

• wet

• windy

• dry

• high

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Which of the following plants is probably found in a dry, hot desert? A cactus, maple tree, water lily or palm tree?

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