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ADAPTATION

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plants in the desert have long roots so that they...

a)

take up more space

b)

help avoid deterioration of the soil

c)

provide food for animals underground

d)

absorb more water.

2.

Why do leaves and stems have a waxy coating on them?

a)

So animals don't eat them.

b)

Helps to reduce water loss.

c)

To make them look beautiful.

3.
What is an adaptation?
a)
A feature that helps a plant grow.
b)
A feature that helps a living thing survive.
c)
A feature that helps a living thing walk.
d)
A feature that that helps only animals survive. 
4.

Pine leaves have_________________.

a)

waxy leaf

b)

needle-shaped

c)

drip-tip

d)

leaflets

5.

The desert regions are __________ through out the year.

a)

Very cold

b)

Very hot

c)

Rainy

d)

Cloudy

6.

The plant commonly found in desert region is_________.

a)

Pine tree

b)

Cactus plant

c)

Fir tree

d)

Water lily plant

7.

An example for plants growing on coastal areas.

a)

Mango tree

b)

Pine tree

c)

Coconut tree

d)

Fir tree

8.

Plants adapt to their habitat in order to...

a)

be beautiful

b)

get water

c)

get CO2 and nutrients

d)

protect themselves

9.

What explains why certain plants are found in one area and not in another?

a)

adaptation

b)

pollination

10.

A habitat is the name of the place plants and animals live.

a)

False

b)

True

11.

Leaves on the surface of water plants are ________.

a)

flat

b)

curled

12.

Which of the following is a water plant?

a)
b)
13.

The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest rainforest.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The ability of a plant to live in hot, dry or cold areas is called adaptation.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When an animal blends into its environment, it is called _______.

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

16.

The ostrich having many feathers and a koala having sharp claws are both examples of which of the following?

a)

physical adaptations

b)

behavioral adaptations

17.

Birds flying in the winter to a place where it is warmer is called _______.

a)

hibernation

b)

migration

18.
Which adaptation of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
sharp thorns
c)
small seeds
d)
deep roots
19.
Camouflage is used to attract predators.  
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Desert plants need shallow roots so they can collect water quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Flowering plants have bright flowers to
a)
Make food for the plant
b)
Avoid excess loss of water
c)
Attract insects for pollination
d)
Keep the insects away because of smell
22.
Soil, water, air and nutrients are needed by all _______.
a)
Plants
b)
Fish
c)
Birds
d)
Insects
23.
Which adaptation helps the duck move in water?
a)
Eyes
b)
Bill
c)
Feathers
d)
Feet
24.
In the food chain, the fox gets its energy when it eats the ______.
a)
Sun
b)
Grass
c)
Mouse
d)
Snake
25.

What are Aquatic Animals

a)

That live in water

b)

Live both in land and water

c)

Live in land

d)

Climb trees and Live on trees

26.

Which animal do you like

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)