Amoeba Sisters Plant Structure and Adaptations

What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?

• to stay warm during the winter

• to protect themselves from sunlight

• to get attached to passing animals and get carried away

• to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them

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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

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Water plants have ___________ stems that allow them to bend with the flow.

• strong

• flexible

• unbendable

• long

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How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?

• They have flexible leaves and stems.

• They have an air space in their stems.

• They have floating seeds.

• They have very bright colors.

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.

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

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

• in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

• in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest

• in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

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What is the primary function of the roots in a plant?

• To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• To perform photosynthesis

• To produce flowers

• To attract pollinators

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Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

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How do desert plants adapt to their environment?

• They have large leaves to capture more sunlight

• They have deep roots to reach underground water

• They grow tall to avoid heat

• They have bright flowers to attract pollinators

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