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Class 8 Science Adaptations of Plants KCPE Questions and Answers

Lessons (11)

1. Which one of the following parts of Cactus plant has been modified to a thorn? A. Flower. B. Stem. C. Bud. D. Leaf.
2m 26s
2. The type of modified roots found in mangroves are called A. Breathing B. Prop C. Buttress D. Clasping.
3m 12s
3. Which one of the following helps a cactus plant reduce loss of water? A. Deep roots. B. Swollen stem C. Thorn-like leaves. D. Green stem.
3m 45s
4. Which one of the following parts of a passion plant is modified for climbing? A. Stem. B. Branch C. Leaf. D. Bud.
3m 12s
5. The leaf of a cactus plant A. reduces water loss B. makes plant food C. stores water D. allows gaseous exchange.
4m 4s
6. Which one of the following is an adaptation of plants in wet areas? A. Freshy leaves. B. Fewer leaves. C. Thick barks. D. Broad leaves.
3m 50s
7. The reason why some plants have thick waxy cuticle is to A. Store manufactured food B. Reduce water loss C. Allow breathing to take place D. Trap more sunlight.
3m 8s
8. The following are some adaptations of plants that grow in wet environment except having A. large flat leaves B. Leaves with waxy upper surface C. Thick leaf cuticle D. An increased number of stomata.
2m 46s
9. The following are some characteristics of plants: (i)Thin cuticle (ii)Silvery hairs (iii) Flexible stems (iv) More stomata on lower leaf surface (v) Air sacs Which pair of characteristics is for plants adapted to wet areas? A.(ii) and (iv) B.(i) and (v) C.(iii) and (iv) D.(i) and (ii)
2m 53s
10. A plant has the adaptations below: (i) Thin cuticle (ii) Flexible stems (iii) Air sacs (iv) Waxy upper leaf surface. The plant is likely to be a A. Cactus B. Water lily C. Sorghum D. Bean
3m 40s
11. The following features were observed on some plants: (i) Deep roots. (ii)Broad leaves. (iii) Numerous stomata. (iv)Thorns. Which two features are for plants found in dry areas? A.(i) and (ii). B. (ii) and (iii) C.(iii) and (iv) D. (i) and (iv).
3m 13s