Plant Adaptations Gallery Walk Quiz

What happens to cacti during rainy periods?

• They stop growing

• They store water

• They shed their leaves

• They bloom

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What is a key survival feature of cacti in harsh habitats?

• Fast growth

• Water storage

• Bright colors

• Large leaves

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What is a unique feature of bamboo's growth?

• It grows underground

• It can grow up to 35 inches in one day

• It grows only in winter

• It grows in spirals

What is a feature of moss that makes it different from many other plants?

• It has flowers

• It lacks traditional roots

• It grows very tall

• It produces seeds

What is one of the oldest living organisms on Earth mentioned in the text?

• Oak tree

• Great Basin bristlecone pine

• Redwood tree

• Maple tree

What is the role of the waxy coating on pine tree leaves?

• To make them shiny

• To reduce water loss

• To attract insects

• To change color

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What is the purpose of oak trees' adaptation to changing seasons?

• To grow taller

• To conserve water and withstand cold

• To produce more seeds

• To attract animals

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What is one of the adaptations of poison ivy?

• Producing flowers

• Producing a toxic oil

• Growing tall

• Changing color

What properties does the gel inside Aloe vera leaves have?

• Anti-inflammatory and soothing

• Bitter and toxic

• Sweet and sticky

• Hard and brittle

Which plant is adapted to the rainforest biome?

• Venus Fly Trap

• Cactus

• Bamboo

• Moss

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