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  • Which vocabulary word means "all the living and nonliving conditions surrounding an organism"?
    Survive
    Environment
    Adaptation
    Trait
  • Which plant part is adapted to store water for dry periods?
    Leaves
    Thick stems
    Roots
    Flexible stems
  • What type of root adaptation helps plants absorb surface water quickly?
    Shallow, wide roots
    Air roots
    Thick roots
    Deep roots
  • What special feature do cactus spines represent?
    Deep roots to reach groundwater
    Large leaves to catch sunlight
    Tiny leaves that reduce water loss
    Flexible stems that bend in the wind
  • What is an adaptation in plants?
    The size of the plant
    A trait that helps a plant survive in its environment
    A type of flower
    The color of the leaves
  • What is the purpose of deep roots in plants?
    To reach groundwater in dry conditions
    To absorb oxygen in swampy areas
    To absorb surface water quickly
    To store nutrients for winter
  • Which stem adaptation helps a plant survive in windy conditions?
    Flexible stems that bend without breaking
    Thick stems that store water
    Climbing stems that wrap around objects
    Woody stems for strength
  • What do thick roots help plants do in harsh winters?
    Protect from threats
    Reach groundwater
    Absorb oxygen
    Store nutrients
  • Which environment would you most likely find air roots?
    Rainforest
    Swampy areas
    Mountains
    Desert
  • Why do grass blades have flexible leaves?
    To bend without breaking in the wind
    To store water
    To float on water
    To resist freezing
  • Which of these is NOT one of the three types of plant adaptations?
    Leaf adaptations
    Stem adaptations
    Root adaptations
    Flower adaptations
  • How do water lily pads help the plant survive?
    They have needles to resist freezing
    They store water in thick stems
    They float and collect sunlight with large, flat leaves
    They have deep roots for dry conditions
  • If a plant has adaptations to capture sunlight, which part is most likely involved?
    Stems
    Flowers
    Leaves
    Roots
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    Thick stems
    Narrow, waxy leaves like pine needles
    Climbing stems
    Shallow, wide roots
  • What is the main function of climbing stems?
    Wrap around objects for support
    Absorb water
    Reduce water loss
    Store nutrients