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

to reach water that is underground

to protect the plant from sun damage

to take in as much light as possible

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

They have a way to get excess salt out of their bodies.

They have spines on their leaves.

They have stiff stems for support in water.

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

wide, flat leaves to catch water

Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

protect them from animals eating them

release scent to attract animals

Which of the following adaptations best explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?

Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.

Pine tree roots go deep underground.

Mr. Walker plants a new plant next to a tall tree in his yard. It is partly in the sun, but is mostly in the shade. He notices that it is growing with all of its leaves on one side. Why is the plant growing this way?

It is trying to stay in the shade.

It wants to be closer to the tree.

Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other desert plants have deeper roots?

Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.

A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.

Other plants only want to take in water that is deep underground.

The water near the surface is much better for helping a cactus to grow.

What do plants need to survive?

sunlight, water, air, and nutrients

sunlight, winter, fall, and nutrients

swamps, bees, leaves, and nutrients

Plant Adaptations

Authored by Yaoxia Liu

Science

4th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 172+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

20 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some plants have thorns?

to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

to take in nutrients from the air

to provide shade for the plant

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS4-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

to shed extra water off the plant

to take in nutrients from the soil

to attract animals to spread its pollen

to conserve water during dry periods

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

to stay safe from predators

to attract different animals

to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

to take in as much sunlight as possible

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS3-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.

The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.

The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.

The trees blend into their environment and hide.

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS4-3

NGSS.3-LS3-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an adaptation?

A feature that helps a plant grow.

A feature that helps a living thing survive.

A feature that helps a living thing walk.

A feature that that helps only animals survive.

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.3-LS4-3

NGSS.3-LS4-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The roots absorb what for the plant?

Water and Nutrients

Soil and Sun

Warmth and Water

Tap and Fibrous

Tags

NGSS.5-LS1-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is photosynthesis?

a prossess used by plants to obtain food

when cats explode

chemidcal enegy

another word for fungus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

Electricity

Quiz

•

4th - 6th Grade

15 questions

Fourth Grade- Quiz #1

Quiz

•

4th Grade

17 questions

Electricity Unit Test

Quiz

•

4th Grade - University

15 questions

Vectors, Camouflage and Mimicry

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

15 questions

Science 4 - Pouros and Non-Porous Material

Quiz

•

4th Grade

15 questions

Forces and Heat Assessment

Quiz

•

3rd - 4th Grade

15 questions

Tectonics Recap

Quiz

•

1st - 12th Grade

15 questions

HW P4 CH.8 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

54 questions

Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables

Quiz

•

4th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Discover more resources for Science

15 questions

Physical and Chemical Changes

Quiz

•

4th Grade

28 questions

4th Grade The Need for Speed

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

20 questions

The Water Cycle

Quiz

•

4th - 5th Grade

20 questions

Weathering and Erosion

Quiz

•

4th Grade

19 questions

BrainPopJr Sound

Quiz

•

4th Grade

12 questions

Renewable and Nonrenewable resources

Quiz

•

4th Grade

21 questions

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Quiz

•

4th Grade

15 questions

Ecosystems

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Plant Adaptations

Why might some plants have thorns?

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

What is an adaptation?

The roots absorb what for the plant?

What is photosynthesis?

Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

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

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Science