Plant Adaptation

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• to take in nutrients from the air

• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

• 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 helps the plant store water

• It attracts bees and other pollinators

• It gives the plant shade.

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Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. The lilies have very long stems. How do long stems help water lilies live in ponds?

• They absorb food for the plant.

• They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.

• They absorb water from the pond.

• They help the plants float away.

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An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• thin, spiny needles

• bright green color

• bright green color

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Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?

• Pine trees have thick bark

• Pine tree roots go deep underground.

• Pine cones produce seeds.

• Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.