Plant Adaptations: How Plants Survive in Different Environments

Question 1

Cacti store water in which part of their plant?

Accepted Answer

Thick, fleshy stems

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Long, thin roots

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Large, flat leaves

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Tiny seeds

Question 2

Which plant uses tendrils to climb?

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin

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Sunflower

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Daisy

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Rose

Question 3

What is an advantage of having a thick, waxy coating on leaves?

Accepted Answer

It reduces water loss.

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It protects against insects.

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It helps the plant absorb more sunlight.

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It attracts pollinators.

Question 4

Why do some plants have thorns?

Accepted Answer

To protect themselves from animals

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To climb up trees

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To trap insects

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To store water

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a factor that can affect how plants adapt?

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The time of day

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The weather

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The type of soil

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Where the plant is located

Question 6

Which of these is an example of a physical adaptation in plants?

Accepted Answer

Stems with thorns

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Flowers that look like insects

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Leaves that release chemicals to keep away bugs

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Leaves that change color in the fall

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way that plants change to fit their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Taking in sunlight

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Changing the shape of their leaves

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Storing extra water

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Growing tall to reach sunlight

Question 8

Cactus plants have thick, juicy stems to help them:

Accepted Answer

Store water

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Climb tall trees

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Attract pollinators

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Protect themselves from animals

Question 9

Why do some plants have sharp points?

Accepted Answer

To keep away animals

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To climb trees

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To attract pollinators

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To take in sunlight

Question 10

What do the roots of a plant do?

Accepted Answer

Take in water and food

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Store food

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Attract animals

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Climb trees

Question 11

How do plants use their leaves to change to fit their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

By changing shape to get the most sunlight

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By storing extra water

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By attracting pollinators

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By climbing trees

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in plants?

Accepted Answer

Thick bark of a tree

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Colorful flowers of a rose

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Sweet smell of a lily

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Climbing ability of a vine

Question 13

What are plant adaptations?

Accepted Answer

Changes that help plants survive in their surroundings

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Special features of plants

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Kinds of plant food

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Ways for plants to talk to each other

Question 14

What's the reason for plant adaptations?

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To help them survive in different places

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To make them more attractive

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To draw animals

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To keep food

Question 15

Which plant has an adaptation to store water?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Fern

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Sunflower

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Rose

Question 16

Which plant has a stem that climbs?

Accepted Answer

Ivy

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Tree

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Grass

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Daisy

Question 17

How are stems and roots different?

Accepted Answer

Stems grow above the ground, while roots grow below

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Stems are green, while roots are brown

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Stems are soft, while roots are hard

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Stems make flowers, while roots don't

Question 18

How do plants change to fit different places they live?

Accepted Answer

They grow different features to help them survive

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They all look the same

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They don't change to fit different places

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They change their color

Question 19

Which part of the plant helps it absorb water and nutrients from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Leaves

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Stem

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Flower

Question 20

Where do cactus plants store water?

Accepted Answer

Stems

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Leaves

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Blossoms

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Roots

Question 21

What do thick and fleshy plant stems do?

Accepted Answer

Store water

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Make food

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Grow tall

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Attract insects

Question 22

Why do cactus plants have sharp spines?

Accepted Answer

To protect themselves

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To climb

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To attract animals

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To absorb water

Question 23

How do meat-eating plants get their food?

Accepted Answer

They catch and eat bugs

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They get it from the air

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They make their own food

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They take it from other plants

Question 24

What is an example of a physical adaptation in plants?

Accepted Answer

Thick stems

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Producing sweet nectar

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Using sunlight to make food

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Attracting butterflies

Question 25

What is the main job of flowers on plants?

Accepted Answer

To attract animals that help spread pollen

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To store water

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To climb up other plants

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To take in sunlight

Question 26

What's the main idea we learned about in this unit?

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Plants change to fit their surroundings

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Plants can change their homes to fit their needs

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Plants can live anywhere

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All plants look the same

Question 27

Which plant part uses sunlight to make food?

Accepted Answer

Leaf

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Stem

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Root

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Flower

Question 28

Where do cacti store water?

Accepted Answer

Stems

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Roots

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Leaves

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Flowers

Question 29

Flat and wide leaves help plants:

Accepted Answer

Collect sunlight

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Climb up trees

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Store water

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Anchor in the ground

Question 30

How do plants use tendrils?

Accepted Answer

To climb

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To protect themselves

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To absorb water

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To store food

Question 31

How do adaptations help plants in various environments?

Accepted Answer

Provide advantages for survival

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Make them more attractive

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Help them grow faster

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Prevent them from getting sick

Question 32

Which part of a plant drinks water like a straw?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Leaves

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Stems

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Flowers

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a special way plants have changed to survive?

Accepted Answer

Eating bugs

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Growing tall

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Storing water in leaves

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Having roots that spread out

Question 34

Why do some plants have sharp points?

Accepted Answer

To protect themselves

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To make flowers

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To drink water

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To attract butterflies

Question 35

Why do some flowers have bright colors?

Accepted Answer

To attract helpers

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To get more sun

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To save energy

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To keep bugs away

Question 36

Which part of a plant helps it drink water and take in nutrients from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Leaves

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Stems

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Flowers

Question 37

What kind of leaves do plants in dry places have?

Accepted Answer

Thick and juicy

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Thin and wide

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Long and thin

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Pointy and sharp

Question 38

Which of these helps plants climb?

Accepted Answer

Tendrils

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Thorns

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Bulbs

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Tubers

Question 39

Why do some plants have spikes?

Accepted Answer

To keep away animals

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To attract bees

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To store water

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To climb

Question 40

What is the most important job of a plant's stem?

Accepted Answer

To move water and nutrients

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To keep food safe

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To hold the plant up

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To catch sunlight

Question 41

Which plant has leaves like needles to reduce water loss in cold climates?

Accepted Answer

Pine tree

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Apple tree

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Maple tree

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Palm tree

Question 42

Which plant has strong, deep roots to anchor it in strong winds?

Accepted Answer

Tree

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Bush

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Shrub

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Grass

Question 43

Which plant has a thick, waxy coating on its leaves to reduce water loss?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Daisy

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Rose

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Tulip

Question 44

Which plant has thorns to protect itself from being eaten?

Accepted Answer

Rose bush

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Daisy plant

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Tulip plant

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Sunflower plant

Question 45

Which plant has bright, colorful flowers to attract insects?

Accepted Answer

Hibiscus

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Cactus

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Fern

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Grass

Question 46

Which plant has large, flat leaves to catch as much sunlight as possible?

Accepted Answer

Sunflower

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Fern

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Tulip

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Rose

Question 47

Which plant has a stem that climbs up to reach sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Ivy

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Grass

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Sunflower

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Fern

Question 48

Which plant has a bulb that stores food and water for the winter?

Accepted Answer

Tulip

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Daisy

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Sunflower

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Rose