WorksheetsPlant Adaptations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to
keep water from escaping
protect them from animals eating them
absorb water from the air
release scent to attract animals
What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?
instinct
mimicry
camouflage
adaptation
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?
flowers with bright colors
sharp thorns
small seeds
deep roots
What is one reason that some plants have a strong scent?
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
What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?
to stay warm during the winter
to protect themselves from sunlight
to get attached to passing animals and get carried away
to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them
A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.
extremely long root system
thick, waxy, spike covered leaves
ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees
shallow root system near the surface
Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?
to stay safe from predators
to attract different animals
to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
to take in as much sunlight as possible
Water plants have ___________ stems that allow them to bend with the flow.
strong
flexible
unbendable
long
Many plants have bright, sweet smelling flowers. How would this adaptation help the plant?
It warns away predators
It attracts bees and other pollinators
It helps the plant store water
It gives the plant shade.
Which of the following plants, need insects to move pollen from one plant to another?
Plant A
Plant B
Plant C
Plants A and C
Why do plants adapt to their environments?
in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive
in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment
in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest
in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can
How do underwater plants adapt to their surroundings?
They have flexible leaves and stems.
They have an air space in their stems.
They have floating seeds.
They have very bright colors.
How do plants attract pollinators? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)
colors
scents
nectar
vocalizations (making sounds)
Why does the carnivorous plant eat bugs?
Soil in the swamps has few nutrients.
Soil in the pond has few fish.
Soil in the swimming pool has few plants.
Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. The lilies have very long stems. The picture above shows a water lily in a pond. How do long stems help water lilies live in ponds?
They absorb food for the plant.
They absorb water from the pond.
They enable the pads and flower to reach sunlight.
They help the plants float away.
Why do tundra plants typically grow close to the ground?
This allows their roots to grow very deep
To prevent herbivores from eating them
To avoid the wind and conserve heat
All of these choices
