Cactus does not need a lot of ____________ to survive.

water

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sunlight

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soil

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roots

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Solution

The correct option is A
water

Like all living things, cacti need water to survive. They live in deserts where water is scarce and the weather is hot. To survive in such conditions, cacti have developed special abilities that allow them to conserve the water.

For example, the prickly spines of cacti are highly modified leaves. Spines help to reduce water loss through transpiration.

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