Desert plant adaptation

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What is a desert?

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An area covered with sand

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Do some desert plants reserve moisture by having few or no leaves?

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True

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Plants adapted to live in desert conditions

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Xerophytes

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Can sandy soil hold water at a very high level?

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False

Front

Which part of the plant carries out photosynthesis in cacti? Options: Roots, Leaves, Spines, Stems

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Stems

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When plants remove excess water through stomata, what is it called?

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Transpiration

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Why are leaves modified into spines?

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To prevent water loss from the surface of the leaves

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Why do desert plants grow so slow?

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They need to balance their need for carbon dioxide with their need to conserve water.