Animal and Plant Adaptations

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

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

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Some grasses 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 spread seeds to new places

• to reach water that is underground

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A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.

• extremely long root system

• thick, waxy, spike covered leaves

• ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees

• shallow root system near the surface

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

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

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Ways plants adapt to thrive in the habitats where they live, is called?

• Plant adaptation

• Tree adaptation

• flower adaptation

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What do plants need to survive?

• sunlight, water, oxygen, and glucose

• sunlight, winter, fall, and nutrients

• swamps, bees, leaves, and glucose

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

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

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Helps the plant to transport water, nutrients, and food from their roots to their leaves.

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stems

• Small leaves

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The physical features of an organism that help it survive.

• Behavioral Adaptations

• Structural Adaptations

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The things animals do to survive.

• Behavioral Adaptations

• Structural Adaptations

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