Animals vs Plant

The waxy leaves on some trees help keep water inside the leaves. Which body part

performs a similar function in animals, like humans?

• Ears

• eyes

• tongue

• skin

Body organs in animals sometimes have similar functions to plant organs. For example,

animal skeletons provide structure and support for the body. The following picture shows

the basic structures of a plant.

• a - flower

• b - leaf

• c - stem

• d - roots

Compare the human body to an oak tree. A human’s skin is most like which part of an

oak tree?

• acorn

• bark

• leaf

• root

Which of the following organs is part of the female reproductive system in both plants and

animals?

• ovary

• kidney

• testes

• bladder

A Venus’ flytrap has trigger hairs that can sense when an insect lands on its lobes, or

leaves. Which statement best explains how this differs from the sense of touch in

animals?

• Animals do not have hairs that can sense things

• Animals use sensory hairs to taste the food as well

• The Venus fly trap does not have a brain to process the information

• Animals do not need their sense of touch to catch food

Mr. Sims took his class on a field trip to the Arizona desert. The class observed the

fishhook barrel cactus, and discussed its various adaptations. Which would NOT be an

adaptation of the fishhook barrel cactus to help it live in the harsh desert environment?

• Flexible leaf stocks that follow the sun

• Fish Hook – like sharp spines

• A thick waxy covering

• Widely spreading roots

What is the likely effect of increased rainfall on the organisms living in a specific area?

• The increase rainfall has no effect on the organism

• No organisms will be harmed by increased rainfall

• Some of the organisms may benefit from the increased rainfall, and some may be harmed by it

• All organisms will be harmed by the increased rainfall

Instead of leaves, this cactus has sharp needles. How do sharp needles help a cactus

survive in a desert?

• They protect it from animals that want to eat it

• They attract insects and birds that pollinate it

• They help it get sunlight when it is dim or shady

• They store water for when there is very little rain

Plants that live in salt marshes absorb a lot of salt water. What adaptation do these plants

most likely have?

• They have spines on their leaves

• They depend on rain for water

• They have stiff stems for support and water

• They have a way to remove excess salt out of their leaves

The Florida Panhandle has almost 60 different types of habitats. Based on this fact,

which statement best describes the Florida Panhandle?

• Plants and animals have adapted to live in specific habitats

• There is very little difference between each of the panhandle habitats

• How are the Panhandle habitats contain the same type of animals and plants

• Organisms living in one panhandle habitat can survive another panhandle habitat