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KS3 Plant adaptations

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plants have different needs depending on where they live. In what kind of environment would you find a plant that has an adaptation that allows it to store water?

a)

rainforest

b)

grasslands

c)

tundra

d)

desert

2.

To protect themselves from being eaten, plants may develop special adaptations to keep animals away. What is one of these adaptations.

a)

berries

b)

thorns

c)

vines

d)

fruit

3.

Some plants rely on insects and birds to help them pollinate and reproduce. What adaptation would help a plant attract more insects?

a)

bright flowers

b)

green leaves

c)

sharp thorns

d)

tall stem

4.

In order to survive, plants that live in ____ places have structures to slow the loss of water.

a)

wet

b)

windy

c)

dry

d)

high

5.
Why might some plants have thorns?
a)
to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
b)
to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
c)
to take in nutrients from the air
d)
to provide shade for the plant
6.
What is one reason why some plants have scents?
a)
to shed extra water off the plant
b)
to take in nutrients from the soil
c)
to attract animals to spread its pollen
d)
to conserve water during dry periods
7.
Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?
a)
to stay safe from predators
b)
to attract different animals
c)
to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
d)
to take in as much sunlight as possible
8.
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. 
9.

Many plants have bright, sweet smelling flowers. How would this adaptation help the plant?

a)

It warns away predators

b)

It attracts bees and other pollinators

c)

It helps the plant store water

d)

It gives the plant shade.

10.
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
11.

Plant parts that use sunlight to make food

a)

Roots

b)

Flowers

c)

Seeds

d)

Leaves

12.

Plant parts that absorb water and nutrients

a)

Leaves

b)

Roots

c)

Hair

d)

Stem

13.

Label the parts of a flower. Part D is called?

a)

Petals

b)

Stem

c)

Leaf

d)

Roots

14.

Label the parts of a flower. Part C is called?

a)

Petal

b)

Roots

c)

Leaf

d)

Stem

15.

Label the parts of a flower. Part B is called?

a)

Roots

b)

Stem

c)

Leaf

d)

Petal

16.
Plants need _______ to survive.
a)
Water, Oxygen
b)
Dirt, Water and Air
c)
Water, Air and Sunlight
d)
just water
17.
What part of the plant is this? 
a)
root
b)
stem
c)
leaf
d)
flower
18.
What part of the plant is this? 
a)
flower
b)
stem
c)
leaf
d)
root

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