Plant Adaptations and Behaviors

In a dense forest, some trees are very tall. The type of plant MOST LIKELY to survive underneath these trees is one that

• can store water.

• produce many seeds

• needs little sunlight.

• can withstand the cold.

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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 dying.

• It is trying to get sunlight.

• It is trying to stay in the shade.

• It wants to be closer to the tree.

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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.

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

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

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The Tickle Me Plant folds its leaves in when touched - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation

• Physical adaptation

Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

• a behavior that helps a living thing survive

• body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

• a body part that helps a living thing survive

• a feature that helps a plant survive

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Cactus have a thick waxy coating on their stem that keeps them from drying out- is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation

• Physical adaptation 

Adaptations are:

• Body parts that help an organism survive in their environment

• Behaviors that help an organism survive in their environment

• Body parts and behaviors that help an organism survive in their environment

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Which of the following is an adaptation that helps plants survive in arid environments?

• Thick waxy leaves

• Brightly colored flowers

• Large broad leaves

• Thin delicate stems

What is the primary reason some plants have developed thorns?

• To attract pollinators

• To reduce water loss

• To deter herbivores

• To increase photosynthesis