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WorksheetsPlant Structures and Adaptations
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
A nice smell is an adaptation that ...
helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
pokes animals that try to eat the plant
attracts pollinators to the plant
holds the plant in place
The part of the plant that holds the plant in place and absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
stem
roots
leaves
fruit
Which of the following plants is probably found in a place where there is a cold winter season? A cactus, maple tree, water lily or palm tree?
Why do some plants in the rainforest have bright flowers?
to attract birds and insects for pollination
to keep animals and people away from them
to get as much sunlight on their leaves as possible
to repel any extra rainfall
Which of the following plants is probably found in a dry, hot desert? A cactus, maple tree, water lily or palm tree?
This plant structure moves and stores water and other nutrients in the plant.
Stem
Roots
Leaves
Flowers
This plant structure anchors the plant in the ground. It also can store and transport food and water.
Fruit
Roots
Seeds
Stem
This plant structure uses sunlight to make food for the plant.
Roots
Leaves
Seeds
Stem
This plant structure is bright and smells good in order to attract animals for pollination.
Fruit
Flowers
Seeds
Stem
This plant structure is usually bright and tastes good. It attracts animals who will eat them and later disperse the seeds.
Fruit
Flowers
Leaves
Roots
This plant structure is responsible for reproduction. One plant can have several of these but most will not survive.
Seeds
Stem
Fruit
Roots
Why do lily pads develop wide leaves?
to capture the most sunlight
to attract animals for pollination
to float on top of the water
to anchor the plant in the mud
Why do carrots of large, thick roots?
to capture the most sunlight
to find water and anchor the plant in the ground
to attract animals for pollination
to attract animals to eat them
How are cacti adapted to living in hot, dry habitats?
Their roots are spread out close to the surface
Their stems can hold water for long periods of time
Both answers are correct
Neither answer is correct
Why do evergreen trees have leaves that are shaped like thin, waxy needles?
to protect them from freezing and losing water
to capture the most sunlight
to keep in heat in their desert habitats
to anchor the plant in the ground
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
flowers with bright colors
sharp thorns
small seeds
deep roots
