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Plant Adaptations
Test Description: Plant Adaptations and how they survive.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?
A
camouflage
B
adaptation
C
instinct
D
mimicry
2) Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?
A
to spread seeds to new places
B
to reach water that is underground
C
to take in as much light as possible
D
to protect the plant from sun damage
3) What is one reason that some plants have a strong scent?
A
to conserve water during dry periods
B
to take in nutrients from the soil
C
to attract animals to spread its pollen
D
to shed extra water off the plant
4) What is one possible reason for seeds to have hooks or barbs?
A
to stay warm during the winter
B
to get attached to passing animals and get carried away
C
to stick to animals and steal nutrients from them
D
to protect themselves from sunlight
5) A plant is adapted to a forest with little sunlight. Identify the BEST adaptation this plant might have to ensure its survival.
A
thick, waxy, spike covered leaves
B
ability to attach to and grow upwards on taller trees
C
shallow root system near the surface
D
extremely long root system
6) Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?
A
deep roots
B
flowers with bright colors
C
sharp thorns
D
small seeds
7) Plants that live in salt marshes absorb a lot of salt water. What adaptation do these plants most likely have?
A
They have stiff stems for support in water.
B
They depend on rain for water.
C
They have a way to get excess salt out of their bodies.
D
They have spines on their leaves.
8) An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its
A
wide, flat leaves to catch water
B
thin, spiny needles
C
tall stems
D
bright green color
9) Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?
A
Pine cones produce seeds.
B
Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.
C
Pine trees have thick bark
D
Pine tree roots go deep underground.
10) Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other desert plants have deeper roots?
A
Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.
B
The water near the surface is much better for helping a cactus to grow.
C
Other plants only want to take in water that is deep underground.
D
A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.
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