Study Jams-Animal and Plant Adaptations

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• It grows on the rainforest floor or under water.

• It changes itself to fit in better with its environment.

• It grows giant leaves and has very bright flowers.

• It coverts its surroundings into a kinder climate.

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How long does adaptation usually take?

• decade

• hour

• few days

• centuries

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• In order to give the surrounding animals & people enough food to survive.

• In order to get water & sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment.

• In order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean & the rainforest.

• In order to grow very tall & to become as bright & colorful as they can.

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How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

• They have flexible leaves and stems.

• They have an air space in their stems.

• They have floating seeds.

• They have very bright colors.

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How do plants like water lilies float on the water?

• They have seeds that float.

• They have slippery leaves.

• They have an air space in the stems.

• They have poisonous leaves.

Why do some plants in the rainforest have bright flowers and grow close to the ground?

• To repel any extra rainfall

• To get as much sunlight on their leaves as possible

• To keep animals and people away from them

• To attract birds and insects for pollination

How have some rainforest plants adapted to receive enough sunlight?

• By growing poisonous flowers

• By growing giant, slippery leaves

• By growing giant, bright flowers

• By growing long, deep roots

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A species has physically adapted by using camouflage. What is true?

• The species has migrated to avoid predators.

• The species has hibernated to avoid predators.

• The species "played dead" to avoid predators.

• The species blended in with its surroundings to avoid predators.

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What is another term for inherited behaviors?

• Hibernation

• Instinct

• Physical Adaptations

• Natural Selection

Why do some organisms, like butterflies, have bright colors?

• To warn predators that they are poisonous

• to make it easier for them to find food

• To help them adapt to flying long distances

• to make it easier for them to blend into their surrounds

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