I WONDER - What Are Aquatic Plants?

Aquatic plants, also known as water plants, thrive in environments like lakes, rivers, and wetlands. They have developed unique adaptations such as floating leaves, roots that absorb oxygen from the air, and the ability to survive in low light conditions to live in aquatic environments.

What are the primary habitats of aquatic plants?

• Lakes, rivers, and wetlands

• Deserts

• Forests

• Mountains

What is another name for aquatic plants?

• Desert plants

• Mountain plants

• Water plants

• Land plants

Which feature helps aquatic plants to float on water?

• Deep roots

• Thick stems

• Heavy seeds

• Floating leaves

How do aquatic plant roots adapt to their environment?

• By storing water

• By absorbing nutrients from soil

• By growing above water

• By absorbing oxygen from the air

What ability allows aquatic plants to survive in shaded areas?

• High water absorption

• Low light tolerance

• Thick leaves

• Rapid growth