Plant Adaptations: How Plants Survive in Different Habitats

Question 1

Why do some plants have thorns?

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To protect themselves from animals

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To absorb sunlight

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To attract pollinators

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To support their flowers

Question 2

Which type of plant has thin, waxy leaves?

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Desert plant

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Mountain plant

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Rainforest plant

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Woodland plant

Question 3

What is the main difference between a succulent and a cactus?

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Succulents store water in their leaves, while cacti store water in their stems.

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Cacti have spines, while succulents do not.

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Cacti grow in deserts, while succulents grow in rainforests.

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There is no difference between a succulent and a cactus.

Question 4

How do plants in rainforests use their broad leaves?

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To absorb sunlight

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To prevent water loss

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To support their stems

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To attract animals

Question 5

Which type of plant has roots that grow deep into the ground?

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Tree

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Grass

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Daisy

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Dandelion

Question 6

Rainforest plants often have large leaves to:

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Capture more sunlight

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Attract insects

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Store water

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Reduce water loss

Question 7

Which part of the plant helps it drink water and eat food from the soil?

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Roots

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flowers

Question 8

Why are the leaves of plants that grow in the shade often very dark green?

Accepted Answer

To catch more light

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To reflect more light

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To attract more bugs

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To keep water in

Question 9

What do thorns on plants mainly do?

Accepted Answer

Keep away animals that want to eat them

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Suck up water

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Bring in bees and butterflies

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Help the plant stand up

Question 10

Which plant adaptation helps plants survive in deserts by reducing water loss?

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Waxy coating on leaves

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Leaves that are broad

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Long roots

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Thin stems

Question 11

How do carnivorous plants get nutrients that they can't get from the soil?

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They trap and digest bugs.

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They make their own food using sunlight.

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They soak up the nutrients from plants nearby.

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They share the food they make with fungi.

Question 12

Which part of a plant makes new baby plants?

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Flowers

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Roots

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Stems

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Leaves

Question 13

How do plants get the energy they need to grow and survive?

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Using sunlight

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By breathing

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From food they take in

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By breaking things down

Question 14

How do plant adaptations help them survive in different habitats?

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Adaptations help plants live in places they couldn't otherwise.

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Adaptations only affect the size of a plant.

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Adaptations don't affect where plants can live.

Question 15

What is the main job of the roots of a plant?

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To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

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To store energy for the plant

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To provide support and hold the plant in the ground

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To help the plant reproduce

Question 16

Which type of plant is likely to have large, flat leaves to catch the sunlight?

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A plant that lives in a rainforest

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A plant that lives in a desert

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A plant that lives on a mountaintop

Question 17

What is the green pigment in plants called that helps them make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll

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Oxygen

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 18

Which of these is NOT needed by a plant to grow healthy?

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Wind

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Sunlight

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Water

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Temperature

Question 19

What are the small openings on the leaves of plants called that allow for exchange of gases?

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Stomata

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Lungs

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Veins

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Roots

Question 20

Which adaptation helps plants survive on mountainsides that are often windy?

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Strong, flexible stems

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Thick, spiky leaves

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Deep roots

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Large flowers

Question 21

What is the process by which plants create their own food using sunlight, water, and air called?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Germination

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Digestion

Question 22

Which part of a plant stores water and nutrients to help the plant survive?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Leaves

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Stems

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Flowers

Question 23

What is the main difference between a tree and a smaller plant called a herb?

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Trees have woody stems, while herbs have soft stems

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Trees are always taller than herbs

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Trees have leaves that change color in the fall, while herbs do not

Question 24

Which of the following features helps plants survive in deserts?

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Thick, fleshy leaves

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Large, flat leaves

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Shallow root systems

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Long, slender stems

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that helps protect plants in mountainous regions?

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Delicate petals

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Small, hairy leaves

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Strong, woody stems

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Deep root systems

Question 26

How do prickly leaves help protect plants?

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They keep animals from eating them

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They help plants absorb more sunlight

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They prevent water loss

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They attract insects and pollinators

Question 27

Which of these plants climbs and grows upwards?

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Ivy

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Daisy

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Tulip

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Rose bush

Question 28

Which of these is **not** a way that desert plants can survive in dry climates?

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Large flowers that attract pollinators

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Thick, waxy leaves that reduce water loss

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Deep roots that reach underground water

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Small, shallow roots that spread out to absorb water

Question 29

Which of these is a type of leaf modification?

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Tendrils that help plants climb.

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Brightly coloured petals that attract pollinators.

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Long, thick roots that anchor plants in the soil.

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Waxy surfaces that reduce water loss

Question 30

How do thorns help plants?

Accepted Answer

They deter animals from eating the plant.

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They provide support and stability.

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They attract pollinators.

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They absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Question 31

How do carnivorous plants adapt to living in nutrient-poor environments?

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They attract and trap insects as a source of nutrients.

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They have long, thin roots to absorb more nutrients from the soil.

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They have broad leaves to capture more sunlight for energy.

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They have brightly coloured flowers to attract pollinators.

Question 32

Which of these is an example of a plant that is adapted to living in dry environments?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Water lily

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Orchid

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Fern

Question 33

How do water plants adapt to living in water?

Accepted Answer

They have large, floating leaves to absorb sunlight.

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They have thick, waxy leaves to prevent water loss.

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They have deep roots to anchor them in the soil.

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They have thorns to protect themselves from predators.

Question 34

How have plants evolved to make pollinators visit them?

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By growing colorful flowers

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By growing sharp thorns

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By growing leaves that store water

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By growing roots that climb up trees

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a way that desert plants have adapted to survive in hot, dry places?

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Large, flat leaves

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Thick, waxy leaves

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Very deep roots

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Sharp thorns

Question 36

Desert plants often have thick, waxy leaves to help them retain water. Which of these is NOT another adaptation that helps desert plants survive?

Accepted Answer

Large, flat leaves

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Deep roots

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Small, spiky leaves

Question 37

Which part of a plant takes in water and nutrients from the soil?

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Roots

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flowers

Question 38

How do plants tell each other about things like danger or food?

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Through chemical signals

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Through their roots

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Through the air

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Through touch

Question 39

What is the main job of the green stuff inside plant leaves called chlorophyll?

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To catch sunlight

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To soak up water

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To store energy

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To carry food around the plant

Question 40

What might happen if plants don't have the special features they need to survive in their environment?

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They might not be able to find enough sunlight, water, or food.

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They might not be able to make new plants.

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They might not be able to protect themselves from animals or getting sick.

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None of these will happen.

Question 41

Why do desert plants often have thick stems?

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To store water

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To protect from the sun's rays.

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To attract insects

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To support their weight

Question 42

Why might some plants have a waxy leaf covering?

Accepted Answer

To reduce water loss

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To attract pollinators

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To protect from pests

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To increase photosynthesis

Question 43

What is the purpose of thorns on plants?

Accepted Answer

Deterring herbivores

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Attracting pollinators

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Supporting the plant

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Absorbing water

Question 44

Which of these plants has adapted to very dry environments?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Rose

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Fern

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Lily

Question 45

Which of these helps a plant survive in a desert by reducing water loss?

Accepted Answer

Thick, fleshy leaves

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Thin, long leaves

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Large, green leaves

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Shallow root system

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of plants that live in rainforests?

Accepted Answer

Thin, long stems

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Large, broad leaves

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Roots that spread out widely

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Few thorns or spines

Question 47

How do the leaves of plants that grow on mountains help them survive in cold and windy conditions?

Accepted Answer

They are covered in a thick layer of hair

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They have a waxy coating

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They are small and narrow

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They are thin and flat

Question 48

Which of these is an example of a plant adaptation that helps it attract animals for pollination?

Accepted Answer

Brightly colored flowers with nectar

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Strong thorns

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Thick bark

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Deep roots

Question 49

Which of the following is an advantage of having thick, woody stems?

Accepted Answer

Provides support and strength

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Stores water

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Attracts insects

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Prevents wilting

Question 50

How does the shape of a plant's leaves affect how much sunlight it can absorb?

Accepted Answer

Large, flat leaves absorb more sunlight

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Small, narrow leaves absorb more sunlight

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The shape of the leaves does not affect sunlight absorption

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Leaves absorb sunlight through their roots

Question 51

Which plant feature helps it to survive in dry environments?

Accepted Answer

Thick, waxy leaves

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Large, thin leaves

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Long, shallow roots

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Brightly colored flowers

Question 52

What is the main purpose of tiny holes on leaves called stomata?

Accepted Answer

To take in carbon dioxide

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To absorb water

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To release oxygen

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To store nutrients

Question 53

What is the main job of the green substance inside plant leaves called chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

To help the plant make its own food from sunlight

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To store energy for the plant

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To transport water

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To absorb nutrients from the soil

Question 54

Which of these is NOT something that helps a plant to grow?

Accepted Answer

Fast wind

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Sunlight

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The type of soil it's planted in

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Water

Question 55

Why might some plants have sharp points called thorns?

Accepted Answer

To protect the plant from being eaten by animals

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To attract insects that help the plant

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To store water for the plant

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To help the plant grow tall

Question 56

Which of these plants can live in very cold places, such as the Arctic?

Accepted Answer

Lichen

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Cactus

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Fern

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Orchid

Question 57

What is the name of the process that plants use sunlight to create the food they need?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Transpiration

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Respiration

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Decomposition

Question 58

Which plant on this list is different from the others?

Accepted Answer

Fern

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Daisy

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Rose

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Sunflower

Question 59

What is the main role of a plant's roots?

Accepted Answer

To bring water and food to the plant

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To hold the plant upright

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To store food for the plant

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To help the plant make flowers

Question 60

Wetlands, such as mangroves, have waterlogged conditions. How do some plants in wetlands, such as mangroves, adapt to living in waterlogged conditions?

Accepted Answer

Develop specialized roots that absorb oxygen from the water

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Produce floating leaves to stay above the water

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Have waterproof bark to protect from rot

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Grow very tall to reach sunlight above the water

Question 61

Plant adaptations can be physical or behavioral changes. Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation in plants?

Accepted Answer

Thick bark

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Camouflage

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Mimicry

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Changing leaf color

Question 62

Plants have evolved over time to adapt to their surroundings. What is the term for the process by which plants evolve adaptations over time?

Accepted Answer

Natural selection

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Mutation

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Camouflage

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Mimicry

Question 63

Which of these is not a way that plants have adapted to survive in different environments?

Accepted Answer

Having flowers that bloom at the same time every year

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Having thick, juicy stems to store water

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Growing sharp spikes or thorns for protection

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Developing long roots to reach deep water

Question 64

Which part of a plant helps it drink water and get food from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flowers