Plant's Structure and Functions CFA

What is the main function of a plant’s deep roots?

• To help the plant grow taller

• To reach water deep underground

• To attract insects

• To make the leaves shiny

Which part of a plant helps it survive during a drought?

• Shallow roots

• Deep roots

• Thin stems

• Broad leaves

What is one way plants keep water from evaporating quickly?

• By having colorful flowers

• By having waxy leaves

• By growing in the shade

• By making fruit

Which adaptation helps a plant survive in a dry environment?

• Large, flat leaves

• Deep roots

• Short roots

• Brightly colored petals

How do deep roots help a plant during a drought?

• They store food

• They reach water far below the ground

• They make the plant taller

• They help the plant make seeds

Why might a plant in the desert have deep roots?

• To grow faster

• To reach water that is far underground

• To make more flowers

• To keep animals away

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Explain how deep roots help a plant survive in hot, dry places.

• They help the plant make food

• They help the plant find water underground

• They attract more sunlight

• They help the plant move

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If a plant has deep roots but no waxy leaves, what might happen in a very dry environment?

• It will lose water quickly from its leaves

• It will not be able to find water underground

• It will grow very slowly

• It will have too many flowers

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Which of the following is a water retention strategy used by plants?

• Growing only at night

• Having deep roots

• Producing sweet fruit

• Shedding leaves in summer

A plant with shallow roots and thin leaves is most likely to be found in which environment?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Rocky mountain

• Arctic tundra

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