Plant habitats

What adaptation do plants use to survive in deserts?

• Adjusting their root depth to retain water
• Developing shallow root systems
• Growing large leaves to capture sunlight
• Growing long stems to reach water sources

What are thick cuticles on leaves an example of?

• A way to conserve water
• An adaptation to survive in extreme temperatures
• A tool to reduce the amount of sunlight received
• A way to prevent transpiration

What adaptation do carnivorous plants use to capture insects?

• Grow tall stems to reach sunlight
• Develop waxy leaves to capture moisture
• Produce sweet nectar to attract insects
• Create sticky hairs to trap insects

What type of plants are most adaptation to high altitudes?

• Tropical plants
• Deciduous plants
• Mesophytic plants
• Xerophytic plants

What adaptation do plants use to survive in cold climates?

• Developing thick stems to store water
• Growing shallow roots to protect from cold winds
• Producing wax on leaves to reduce transpiration
• Growing thick leaves to reduce water loss

What type of plants have developed an adaptation to survive in water?

• Carnivorous plants
• Hydrophytes plants
• Xerophytes plants
• Mesophytes plants

What adaptation do plants use to survive in hot climates?

• Creating sticky hairs to trap insects
• Producing sweet nectar to attract insects
• Growing long stems to reach water sources
• Growing large leaves to reduce transpiration

What adaptation do plants use to survive in dry climates?

• Developing thick stems to store water
• Growing shallow roots to protect from cold winds
• Producing wax on leaves to reduce transpiration
• Growing large leaves to capture sunlight

What adaptation do mangrove plants use to survive in salty water?

• Producing wax on leaves to reduce transpiration
• Growing shallow roots to protect from cold winds
• Developing thick stems to store water
• Secreting salt to reduce osmosis

What adaptation do plants use to survive in marshy habitats?

• Adjusting their root depth to retain water
• Producing wax on leaves to reduce transpiration
• Developing a strong stem to stand in shallow water
• Growing large leaves to capture sunlight