Chapter 4

Lesson 2: Plants and Their Surroundings

II. What are four examples of plant adaptations?

A.Deciduous trees – lose leaves in fall to save water for winter

1. Maple Tree

B. Conifers – Thin shape and waxy covering protect against water loss

1. Pine tree

C. Tendrils and roots – Help certain plants climb to reach more sunlight to survive

1. Bean plants – tendrils

2. Ivy – special roots

D.Cactus Plants

1. Shallow, wide -spreading roots to gather water in desert

2. Store large amount of water in stem

3. Covered with thick waxy material to hold water in plant