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WorksheetsPlant and Animal Adaptations
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 22mins
Special features in plants and animals that make them better to live in their habitats.
mimicry
adaptations
camouflage
prey
Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --
natural selection
imitations
mimicry
camouflage
In the aquatic biome, fish have ___ for taking in oxygen and fins for movement.
spines
blubber
gills
fur
Giraffes have long ___ so they can reach a lot of food sources that other animals can't reach.
necks
gills
fur
beaks
Polar bears and arctic foxes have thick ___ to keep them warm.
blubber
gills
fur
spines
Some birds have long ___ to help them eat nectar from flowers.
beaks
legs
fur
wings
Lily pads have wide ___ in order to take in sunlight.
roots
stems
leaves
flowers
Desert plants may have ___ to protect them from thirsty animals.
blubber
gills
spines
roots
A prickly pear cactus has thorns that help it __________________.
attract bees
avoid being eaten
spread seeds
Why might some plants that grow on the shady 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
Live oak trees have waxy leaves. How does this help them survive in the coastal plains?
They help the plant repel salt water.
They attract more sunlight.
They have a nice scent that attracts turtles.
Why does this plant eat bugs?
They taste good
The soil does not have nutrients where they live
They don't eat bugs.
It's good for their teeth.
Which feature helps defend the plant?
flowers
leaves
stems
spikes
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.
Where do air plants typically grow in the wild?
Tree branches, rocks, and cliffs
Underwater
In the soil
In the desert
What is the best way to water air plants?
Misting or soaking in water
Using a humidifier
Watering with a watering can
Placing them in direct sunlight
How do air plants get nutrients since they don't grow in soil?
Through underground water sources
By absorbing nutrients from the sun
Through their leaves from the air and water vapor
From the roots of nearby plants
