Question

Differentiate between desert plants and mountain plants.

Answer 1

1. The plants that are adapted to survive in the hot and dry climate of the desert are called desert plants.
2. Plants that are adapted to survive in the cold and windy mountain climate are called mountain plants.

Desert plants	Mountain plants
1. The leaves of desert plants are modified into spines to reduce water loss.	1. The leaves of mountain plants are modified to form needle-like leaves to reduce water loss.
2. The stem is filled with chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis.	2. The stem is covered by a thick bark to protect from the outer environment.
3. The plants generally have an irregular structure.	3. The plants are conical in shape to slide down the snow during heavy snowfall.
4. Examples: cactus, prickly pear, etc.	4. Examples: pine, fir, etc.