LESSON 2 QUIZ

Process of increasing in size and maturity

• adaptation

• environmental factors

• genetic factors

• growth

• organism

The process of becoming better suited to its environment

• adaptation

• environmental factors

• genetic factors

• growth

• organism

Living factors are _________ conditions, such as how crowded the plants are or what insects or animals will eat them.

• genetic

• environmental

• biotic

• abiotic

Nonliving factors include _________ conditions, such as the type of soil and the amount of water, sunlight, and temperature plants receive.

• genetic

• environmental

• biotic

• abiotic

The roots of kapok tree don't grow deeply in the soil because…………………….

• the soil contains less water

• the soil contains more water

• the climate is very cold

• the climate is very hot

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

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

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

How do roots help desert plants?

• They help absorb groundwater.

• They help get sunlight.

Plants have different needs depending on where they live. In what kind of environment would you find a plant that has an adaptation that allows it to store water?

• rainforest

• grasslands

• tundra

• desert