adaptations in plants year 8

Some plants grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?

• To protect the plant from sun damage

• To take in as much light as possible

• To trap insects

• To reach water that is underground

What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

Flowering plants have bright flowers to

• Make food for the plant
• Avoid excess loss of water
• Attract insects for pollination
• Keep the insects away because of smell

Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients into the plant?

• Flower

• Stem

• Roots

• Leaves

Plants need the following: select more than one

• air

• water

• pizza

• space

• sunlight

Which part of the plant makes the food?

• roots
• stem
• leaf
• flower

What part of the plant is #1?

• flower
• stem
• root
• leaf

What part of the plant is #2?

• leaf
• flower
• stem
• root

What part of the plant is #3?

• leaf
• root
• flower
• stem

What is the first stage in a plant's life?

• germination
• seed
• young adult
• seedling