Plant Adaptations

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

• It makes the plant grow faster

• It helps the plant store water

• It attracts bees and other pollinators

• It helps the plant gather more nutrients

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

• flowers with bright colors

• small seeds

• sharp thorns

• deep roots

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

• to protect the plant from sun damage

• to spread seeds to new places

• to take in as much light as possible

• to reach water that is underground

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Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to__.

• absorb water from the air

• protect them from herbivores

• release scent to attract animals

• keep water from transpiration or evaporation

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Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other plants have deeper roots?

• Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.

• A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.

• Shallow roots makes the cactus plant more attractive.

• The water near the surface helps the cactus plant grow faster.

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

• wet

• dry

• windy

• high

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In a rainforest, the large canopy can block sunlight. Plants living under the canopy must be able to tolerate shade or adapt in order to get light. What adaptation could help plants get more sun?

• strong roots

• needles

• climbing vines

• spores

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Before winter, trees in deciduous forest respond to the change of climate and loss of sunlight by___.

• sprouting flowers

• growing taller

• shedding leaves

• none of the above

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Which best explains why lavender gives off a sweet scent?

• The scent traps more sunlight

• The scent attracts more pollinators .

• The scent lets the plants absorb more sunlight.

• The scent prevents the animals from eating them.

Why does this plant that lives in a habitat that is rainy have large leaves?

• to stay safe

• to survive the winter

• to attract animals

• to absorb as much sunlight

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