Adaptations of Plants in Various Environments

What is adaptation in living organisms?

• A process where an organism changes its environment to suit its needs.

• A process by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

• The migration of an organism to a new city or country.

• The process of an organism losing its ability to survive in its environment.

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps desert plants like cacti conserve water?

• They have broad leaves to capture more sunlight.

• They store water in their green stems.

• They have prop roots to support them in shallow soil.

• They have drip tips on their leaves to shed excess water.

How do plants in tropical rainforests adapt to heavy rainfall and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi?

• They develop very deep roots to absorb water quickly.

• They have thick barks to shield them from the rain.

• They possess drip tips and waxy coverings on their leaves to shed extra water.

• They grow slowly to avoid absorbing too much water.

Why do deciduous trees in temperate forests drop their leaves in autumn?

• To attract different types of insects for pollination.

• To minimize water loss during the harsh cold winter season.

• To allow more sunlight to reach the forest floor.

• To provide nutrients to the soil as the leaves decompose.