Plant Adaptations

What is the process by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment?

• Evolution

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Natural Selection

Why do plants survive in their environment?

Because of (a)  

Which of the following is an adaptation found in desert plants like cacti and Joshua trees?

• Broad leaves to capture sunlight

• Drip tips to shed excess water

• Thick wax coat and spines to conserve water

• Prop roots to support them in shallow soil

How do some plants in tropical rainforests adapt to reach sunlight in a densely vegetated environment?

• They have deep roots to access water.

• They grow on top of one another.

• They have thick barks to protect against cold.

• They store water in their stems.

What is a common adaptation of deciduous trees in temperate forests to minimize water loss during winter?

• They develop prop roots.

• They grow very tall to reach sunlight.

• They have waxy coverings on their leaves.

• They drop their leaves in autumn.