Question

How are cacti adapted to survive in a desert?

1. Thick waxy stems
2. Short roots
3. Leaves modified into spines
4. Deep long roots
5. Thin stems

Answer 1

Adaptations that help plants like cactus to survive in the desert are:

• The leaves of the cactus are modified into spines to reduce water loss by transpiration.
• They have a thick stem with a waxy layer to reduce transpiration and store water.
• They have deep long roots which help them absorb water from long distances.