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How do fruits help seeds in plants?

• Seeds protect the fruit from animals that want to eat them.

• Animals eat the fruit, and the hard seed stays safe inside the animal.

• The fruit helps the plant grow tall to reach sunlight.

• The fruit protects the seeds from animals that want to eat them.

Which plant is known for having spine shaped leaves?

• Elephant Ear

• Rose

• Cactus

• Sunflower

How do large leaves help rainforest plants survive?

• They collect more rainwater.

• They absorb more sunlight to make food.

• Animals eat more food.

• They don't help, they harm the plant.

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Why do cacti have spine shaped leaves?

• To collect sunlight

• To store water

• To protect from predators

• To attract birds

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What is one function of plant stems?

• To produce seeds.

• To move water and nutrients.

• To attract pollinators.

• To store food.

What do roots do for plants?

• They absorb water from the soil.

• They move water and nutrients.

• They attract insects.

• They store seeds.

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How does the cheetah's strong legs help it meet its basic needs?

• Catch food.

• Find water.

• Breathe air.

• Make a shelter.

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Which best describes the behavior of the sea turtles in the pictures?

• Swimming to the surface of the water to get air.

• Swimming to the surface of the water to get food.

• Swimming to the surface of the water to get water.

• Swimming to the surface of the water to make a shelter.

A dolphin lives in water. It is not able to breathe underwater and must come to the surface of the water to breathe air. Select the structure that helps the dolphin breathe air while underwater.

• Dorsal fin

• Tail flukes

• Blow hole

• Fore flipper

Elephants have unique adaptations that assist them in fulfilling their essential needs. When searching for food, which structure do elephants primarily use to grasp and bring food to their mouths?

• Ear

• Tail

• Trunk

• Tusk