- 1. What mechanism does the Nepenthes plant primarily use to catch prey?
A) Flypaper traps B) Snap traps C) Pitfall traps D) Lobster pots
- 2. What type of soil do carnivorous plants in the Amazon typically grow in?
A) Clay B) Nutrient-poor C) Rich and fertile D) Sand
- 3. Which of the following prey do Venus flytraps capture?
A) Small mammals B) Insects C) Birds D) Fish
- 4. What is another name for the 'pitcher plant' commonly found in the Amazon?
A) Utricularia B) Rafflesia C) Drosera D) Sarracenia
- 5. What is one of the primary threats to carnivorous plants in the Amazon?
A) Habitat destruction B) Overharvesting for gardens C) Invasive species D) All of the above
- 6. What do carnivorous plants use to digest their prey?
A) Heat B) Digestive enzymes C) Stomach acid D) Bacterial fermentation
- 7. What is the primary nutrient that carnivorous plants seek from their prey?
A) Nitrogen B) Oxygen C) Phosphorus D) Carbon
- 8. How do Utricularia plants capture prey?
A) Vacuum traps B) Sticky traps C) Pitfall traps D) Snap traps
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