WorksheetsPlant and animal adaptations
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does XYLEM do for a plant?
Moves water from the roots to the higher parts of the plant.
Moves glucose from leaves to lower parts of the plant.
Helps the plant control its temperature.
Select the correct term for the following definition:
"The water transport system in plants."
Villi
Bronchi
Bolus
Xylem
Recall the main funtion of a phloem cell.
To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.
To transport water to different parts of a plant.
To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.
To provide structural support to a plant.
If the environment changes, animals can choose their new adaptations, to suit their new environment. E.g. If the environment darkens due to thick pollution, a light-coloured species of moth is able to change its colouring, from light to dark, so that it is less likely to be seen by its predators.
True
False
Which adaptations help plants conserve water?
Long, wide root system
Wide, large leaves
Small, thin leaves
Spines
Gills allow fish to absorb oxygen from the air
True
False
A fish uses its gills to absorb oxygen from water.
true
false
