Examples of Plant Adaptations Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science
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What is the primary function of adaptations in plants?
- To grow taller
- To survive in their environment
- To attract animals
- To produce flowers
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Answer: B. To survive in their environment
Adaptations help plants survive by allowing them to manage their needs and challenges in their environment, such as obtaining water and nutrients.
What characteristic allows some plants to survive in rocky areas?
- Flexible stems
- Large seeds
- Thickened leaves
- Shallow roots
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Answer: C. Thickened leaves
Plants in rocky areas often have thickened leaves to store water and reduce water loss through evaporation.
How do the adaptations of the pitcher plant assist in its survival?
- It grows on rocks
- It has a long stem
- It traps insects for nutrients
- It has flowers to attract bees
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Answer: C. It traps insects for nutrients
The pitcher plant has adapted to capture and digest insects, allowing it to absorb nutrients from them due to the poor nutrient levels of its habitat.
What is the purpose of the spines of a cactus?
- To attract pollinators
- To create shade
- To store water
- To deter herbivores
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Answer: D. To deter herbivores
The spines of a cactus serve as a physical barrier to deter herbivores, thus increasing the chance of survival in an environment where food is scarce.
Which plant adaptation is beneficial in nutrient-poor soils?
- Wide root systems
- Large leaves
- Carnivorous traits
- Deep taproots
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Answer: C. Carnivorous traits
Plants like the Venus flytrap or sundews have adapted to develop carnivorous traits to capture nutrients from insects, crucial for survival in nutrient-poor soils.