Which statements describe adaptations necessary for plants to live on land? Check all that apply.

Question

Plants produce seeds to protect young plants.
Plants remain small so that they have to compete for resources.
Plants have a cuticle to help prevent water loss.
Plants develop specialized tissues to transport water and resources.
Plants no longer need seeds to protect young plants.

Answer 1

The adaptations necessary for plants to live on land include:

1. Plants produce seeds to protect young plants.
2. Plants have a cuticle to help prevent water loss.
3. Plants develop specialized tissues to transport water and resources.

The other statements are incorrect:

• Plants remain small so that they have to compete for resources is not an adaptation; successful land plants have evolved in a variety of sizes and often grow larger to better access sunlight and resources.
• Plants no longer need seeds to protect young plants is incorrect; many plants do utilize seeds as an important adaptation for reproduction and protection of young plants.