Adaptation of Plants to Different Environments Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science
Free practice quiz: Adaptation of Plants to Different Environments (CBSE Class 6 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
Play all 20 questions freeSample questions
What is adaptation in plants?
- The way a plant grows
- The process by which plants change to survive
- The process of photosynthesis
- The study of plant diseases
Show answer
Answer: B. The process by which plants change to survive
Adaptation refers to how plants adjust to their environment for survival, making the correct answer the process by which plants change to survive.
How do some plants, like the Venus flytrap, adapt to nutrient-poor soils?
- By growing deeper roots
- By photosynthesis
- By trapping insects
- By using more sunlight
Show answer
Answer: C. By trapping insects
The Venus flytrap adapts to nutrient-poor soil by trapping and digesting insects to obtain necessary nutrients.
How have water lilies adapted to living in water?
- They have floating leaves
- They grow deep roots
- They have long stems
- They have bark
Show answer
Answer: A. They have floating leaves
Water lilies have wide, flat leaves that float on the surface, which allows them to access sunlight while being submerged.
Why do some plants, such as the Arctic poppy, have low-growing leaves?
- To absorb more sunlight
- To stay warm
- To catch more water
- To avoid pests
Show answer
Answer: B. To stay warm
Low-growing leaves help the Arctic poppy stay sheltered from cold winds, enabling it to maintain warmth for growth.
In what way do certain plants adapt to volcanic environments?
- Growing faster
- Building thicker trunks
- Developing roots that absorb toxic elements
- Having flowers that bloom quickly
Show answer
Answer: C. Developing roots that absorb toxic elements
Plants in volcanic environments adapt by developing roots that can tolerate and absorb minerals found in toxic soils.