Plants Year 5 KSSR

The statement below shows the special characteristics of three types of plants.

- the cactus has thorns

-the sugarcane has fine hairs

-the yam produces sticky latex

What is the importance of these plants having these special characteristics?

• for the dispersal of seeds

• to protect themselves from extreme weather

• to protect themselves from enemies

• to carry out photosynthesis

Durian

Choose the correct specific characteristic of the plant to protect itself from enemies.

• Sharp thorns

• Fine and sharp hairs

• Poisonous

• Produce latex

• Bad smell

Diagram shows two plants

What is the characteristic that can be found in both plants?

• have thorns

• produce latex

• have fine hairs

• produce an unpleasant smell

Which of the following is not a special characteristic of plants to adapt to the climate and the change of seasons?

• long roots

• stems can store water

• produces smell

• needle-shaped leaves

How might small leaves help a tree survive in a windy environment?  Small leaves---

• don't tear easily in the wind
• attract lots of birds to live in the tree
• can take in lots of sunlight

The desert is a hot, harsh environment.  Which adaptation helps a cactus protect itself from animals trying to consume it?

• Needle-like leaves
• Bad odor
• Poisonous venom

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

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

Which of the following plants releases an unpleasant smell to protect itself from the enemies?

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Which of the following plants has the same special characteristic to protect itself from the enemy as the above plant?

• jackfruit tree

• pong-pong tree

• coconut tree

• turmeric plant

The following information is about plant P.

- can curl its leaves during hot days

-has a stem that can store water

What is P?

• Rubber tree

• Banana plant

• Durian tree

• Coconut tree