G.S Book 5 Chapter 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
How do different environments affect plant growth?
Different places have different temperatures and amounts of rainfall, which affect the growth of plants.
What adaptations do plants have for different environments?
Plants have developed different roots, stems, and leaves to adapt to different environments.
What is the role of roots in plants?
Roots protect plants and help them absorb water and nutrients.
How do plants in dry places adapt their roots?
Some plants in dry places have deep roots or shallow roots spread over a wide area to absorb more water.
What are buttress roots?
Buttress roots support trees in tropical rainforests, allowing them to grow taller for more sunlight.
What are aerial roots?
Aerial roots grow above the ground in wetlands to absorb more oxygen from the air.
How do cacti adapt their stems?
Cacti in deserts have thick stems to store water.
How do climbing plants in tropical rainforests grow?
Climbing plants twine their stems around trees to reach more sunlight.
What is unique about lotus stems?
Lotus stems develop underground and have holes to facilitate gaseous exchange.
How do cacti reduce water loss through leaves?
Cacti have needle-shaped leaves to reduce water loss.
What type of leaves do tropical rainforest plants have?
Some plants in tropical rainforests have broad leaves to get more sunlight.
How do plants in saline wetland soil adapt their leaves?
Plants in saline wetland soil usually have waxy leaves to help reduce water loss.
How do plants protect themselves from being eaten?
Some plants can protect themselves from being eaten by animals.
What is an example of a plant that protects itself with spikes?
Himalayan nettles have spikes on their stems for protection.
What do lithops resemble?
Lithops look like stones to avoid being eaten.
