WorksheetsStructural Adaptations of a Plant
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?
instinct
mimicry
camouflage
adaptation
Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?
to protect the plant from sun damage
to take in as much light as possible
to spread seeds to new places
to reach water that is underground
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
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?
flowers with bright colors
sharp thorns
small seeds
deep roots
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.
Plants that live in salt marshes absorb a lot of salt water. What adaptation do these plants most likely have?
They have spines on their leaves.
They depend on rain for water.
They have stiff stems for support in water.
They have a way to get excess salt out of their bodies.
An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its
wide, flat leaves to catch water
bright green color
thin, spiny needles
tall stems
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
Which of the following adaptations best explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?
Pine trees have thick bark
Pine cones produce seeds.
Pine tree roots go deep underground.
Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.
In a dense forest, some trees are very tall. The type of plant MOST LIKELY to survive underneath these trees is one that
can store water.
produce many seeds
needs little sunlight.
can withstand the cold.
Mr. Walker plants a new plant next to a tall tree in his yard. It is partly in the sun, but is mostly in the shade. He notices that it is growing with all of its leaves on one side. Why is the plant growing this way?
It is dying.
It is trying to get sunlight.
It is trying to stay in the shade.
It wants to be closer to the tree.
Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other desert plants have deeper roots?
Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.
A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.
Other plants only want to take in water that is deep underground.
The water near the surface is much better for helping a cactus to grow.
