Plant Adaptations Quiz

What helps water lilies get sunlight?

• Short roots

• Long stems

• Thick leaves

Why do cacti have thick, waxy stems?

• To store water

• To protect from animals

• To get sunlight

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Where do rainforest plants live?

• Dry deserts

• Shady forests

• Underwater

What do large leaves help rainforest plants do?

• Store water

• Get sunlight

• Protect the plant

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Which of the following is an adaptation?

• A cactus storing water

• A flower changing color

Water lilies have short stems to help their leaves reach sunlight.

• True

• False

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Cacti live in dry places and store water in their stems.

• True

• False

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Rainforest plants have small leaves to survive in shady areas.

• True

• False

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Adaptations help plants survive in their environments.

• True

• False

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Plants cannot live in dry or wet places.

• True

• False

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