Plant Adaptations Quiz

What is a major challenge that plants in the desert face?

• Lack of sunlight

• Too much water

• Abundance of nutrients

• Scarcity of water

How do desert plants like the saguaro cactus adapt to infrequent rainfall?

• By having deep roots

• By growing tall quickly

• By shedding leaves

• By having wide shallow roots

What adaptation helps desert plants reduce water loss?

• Brightly colored flowers

• Large leaves

• Waxy coating on leaves

• Deep roots

What adaptation helps rainforest plants manage excess water?

• Drip tips on leaves

• Deep roots

• Brightly colored flowers

• Thick bark

How do cacti use their spines to adapt to harsh sunlight?

• By attracting pollinators

• By shading the plant

• By reflecting sunlight

• By storing water

What is a unique adaptation of tundra plants to survive cold temperatures?

• Dormancy during winter

• Having light-colored leaves

• Producing sweet nectar

• Growing tall

Why do tundra plants grow low to the ground?

• To attract pollinators

• To absorb more sunlight

• To store more water

• To avoid strong winds

How do bromeliads avoid competition for nutrients in the rainforest?

• By having deep roots

• By growing in the soil

• By storing water in leaves

• By absorbing nutrients from the air

What is a unique way pitcher plants obtain nutrients?

• By trapping and digesting insects

• By absorbing from the soil

• By growing on tree branches

• By photosynthesis

How do acacia trees defend themselves from herbivores?

• By becoming poisonous

• By growing taller

• By producing a sweet nectar

• By shedding leaves