Growth of Organisms-worksheet

Availability of food, water, light, and space are examples of

• genetic factors

• environmental factors

• market factors

• tropisms

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Roots growing downward and leaves sprouting upward is a result of

• gravitropism

• phototropism

• thigmotropism

• T.V. Tropism

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A peacock spreads its feathers in front of a peahen. This behavior helps the peacock

• scare off female birds

• hide from predators

• attract a mate

• find food

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Which of the following adaptations allows a plant to use animals to transport seeds to new locations

• large leaves

• sweet fruit

• long stems

• deep roots

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A vine wrapping around a trellis is an example of

• phototropism

• heliotropism

• thigmotropism

• gravitropism

A plant's response to environmental stimuli is known as

• tropism

• action

• reply

• attitude

Plants and animals have adapted to be able to survive and reproduce in their native environments

• True

• False

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If a mouse has enough food and space, it can grow to the size of a cow

• True

• False

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A watermelon seed planted in the desert will develop cactus-like features

• True

• False

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It is possible to be 100% certain plants or seeds will or will not survive in a new location

• True

• False

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