Question

different plant and animal species have developed special adaptations to help them survive. rainforests are rainy and humid; so plants have adapted to shed rain and resist intense water exposure. trees have thin, smooth bark. it helps water flow down to the roots and resist rotting or fungus. “drip tips” on tree leaves enable raindrops to run off quickly. in addition to being humid, rainforests can be quite dark. the understory has very little sunlight. some vines can climb over trees to reach sunlight in the tree canopy. many rainforest animals, like spider monkeys and flying frogs, have adaptations that let them climb trees easily.

according to the passage, which of these characteristics would best help a plant survive in the tropical rainforest?
choose the best option:
a. green leaves that change season by season
b. cup - shaped leaves that collect rainwater
c. thick, bumpy bark that absorbs water like a sponge
d. long, sticky branches that can reach into the canopy

Explanation:

The passage discusses plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests. To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage says "drip tips" on leaves help rain run off, not related to storing water. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The passage states "drip tips" enable rain to run off quickly, so cup - shaped leaves (which would hold water) don't match. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The passage mentions "trees have thin, smooth bark" which helps water flow down, not thick, bumpy bark. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The passage says "some animals, like spider monkeys and flying frogs, have adaptations that let them climb trees easily" which matches this option.

Answer:

D. Long - limbed monkeys that can move quickly