WorksheetsPlant Adaptations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tropical rainforest.
broad leaves
used to attach to the host plant; to absorb water and nutrients and minerals directly from the air.
to allow water to run off
to capture more sunlight
to stay upright in shallow soil
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tropical rainforest.
drip tips of leaves
used to attach to the host plant; to absorb water and nutrients and minerals directly from the air.
to allow water to run off
to capture more sunlight
to stay upright in shallow soil
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tropical rainforest.
anchored roots
used to attach to the host plant; to absorb water and nutrients and minerals directly from the air.
to allow water to run off
to capture more sunlight
to stay upright in shallow soil
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tropical rainforest.
aerial roots
used to attach to the host plant; to absorb water and nutrients and minerals directly from the air.
to allow water to run off
to capture more sunlight
to stay upright in shallow soil
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a desert.
waxy surface
to store water
to reduce water loss
to absorb the water faster when it rains
to discourage animals to eat it
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a desert.
spines
to store water
to reduce water loss
to absorb the water faster when it rains
to discourage animals to eat it
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a desert.
succulent stem
to store water
to reduce water loss
to absorb the water faster when it rains
to discourage animals to eat it
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a desert.
shallow roots
to store water
to reduce water loss
to absorb the water faster when it rains
to discourage animals to eat it
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a grassland.
narrow leaves
to prevent being pulled out by grazers
to enable it to bend when the wind blows
to reduce water loss
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a grassland.
soft stem
to prevent being pulled out by grazers
to enable it to bend when the wind blows
to reduce water loss
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a grassland.
extensive root system
to prevent being pulled out by grazers
to enable it to bend when the wind blows
to reduce water loss
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in an aquatic habitat.
flexible leaves and stem
to repel rainwater
for anchorage
to move with the water current
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in an aquatic habitat.
waxy upper surface of leaves
to repel rainwater
for anchorage
to move with the water current
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in an aquatic habitat.
roots
to repel rainwater
for anchorage
to move with the water current
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tundra.
dark-colored flowers
protection from the wind
to absorb heat from the sun
to conserve moisture or water
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tundra.
hairy stem
protection from the wind
to absorb heat from the sun
to conserve moisture or water
Match the given functions to the specialized structures of the plants in a tundra.
small leaves
protection from the wind
to absorb heat from the sun
to conserve moisture or water
Identify the specialized parts of grassland plants that make them adapt to their habitat.
To bend in the wind
narrow leaves
soft stems
extensive root systems
Identify the specialized parts of grassland plants that make them adapt to their habitat.
To help conserve water
narrow leaves
soft stems
extensive root systems
Identify the specialized parts of grassland plants that make them adapt to their habitat.
To keep from being pulled out
narrow leaves
soft stems
extensive root systems
