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WorksheetsPlant Adaptations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Mistletoe is a PARASITIC plant that steals nutrients from other plants. What is a PARASITE?
a living thing that lives on another living thing and takes from it
a habitat that is hot and dry and receives very little rainfall in a year
a way to change to adapt to an environment
a part of the plant that takes in nutrients from the soil
Why might some plants that grow on the shady rainforest floor have large leaves?
to stay away from predators
to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
to attract different animals
to take in as much sunlight as possible
Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. How is this adaptation useful?
The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.
The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.
The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.
The trees blend into their environment and hide.
What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?
so they stay warm during the winter
so they protect themselves from sunlight
so they get attached to passing animals and get carried away
so they can stick to animals and steal nutrients from them
The roots of cacti are usually shallow and spread out widely. How does this adaptation help the plants?
The roots can take in more sunlight to grow faster.
The roots can get to the the surface faster to get air.
The roots can collect water quickly when it rains.
The roots can spread pollen faster and reproduce.
Some grasses grow in hot, dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?
to protect the plant from sun damage
to take in as much light as possible
to spread seeds to new places
to reach water down below
Why might some plants have thorns?
to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
to attract insects that spread its pollen to other plants
to take in nutrients from the air
to provide shade for the plant
What s one reason why some plants have scents?
to shed extra water off the plant
to take in nutrients from the soil
to attract animals to spread its pollen
to conserve water during dry periods
Which happens FIRST?
The squirrel buries the acorn.
An acorn falls from an oak tree.
A squirrel finds the acorn on the ground.
An oak tree begins to grow in a new place.
The rose of Jericho grows in dry areas. It curls up and lays DORMANT until there is enough water. What does DORMANT mean?
flowering
not active
dead
dried
