Plant Adaptations

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

In order for a cactus to NOT lose too much water in the desert due to transpiration, it has ______________.

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

Some plants have brightly colored flowers to attract bees, birds, and butterflies.

• False

• True

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Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?

• to protect the plant from sun damage

• to take in as much light as possible

• to spread seeds to new places

• to reach water that is underground

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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

Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. The lilies have very long stems. The picture above shows a water lily in a pond. How do long stems help water lilies live in ponds?

• They absorb food for the plant.

• They absorb water from the pond.

• They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.

• They help the plants float away.

Birds and bugs in the desert would love to get water from the inside of the cactus. What protects the cactus from being eaten?

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

• keep precious water from escaping

• protect them from animals eating them

• absorb water from the air

• release scent to attract animals

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