Question

Identify P, Q and R.
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Adaptations}& \text{Habitat}& \text{Examples}\\ \text{P}& \text{Aquatic}& \text{Lotus}\\ \text{Swollen trunk}& \text{Desert}& \text{Q}\\ \text{Thick fur}& \text{Cold region}& \text{R}\end{array}$

• A. P: Hollow stem, Q: Cactus, R: Bear
• B. P: Thick roots, Q: Pebble plant, R: Polar bear
• C. P: Waxy coating, Q: Opuntia , R: Kangaroo rat
• D. P: Hollow stem, Q: Baobab, R: Polar bear

Answer 1

The correct option is D P: Hollow stem, Q: Baobab, R: Polar bear

$\bullet$ Lotus is an aquatic plant. It has a hollow stem with air spaces which helps it to float on water.
$\bullet$ It also has a waxy coating on its leaves, which protects the leaves from decaying due to excess water absorption.
$\bullet$ Baobab tree is a xerophyte. They have swollen trunk which helps them store water and survive in the scorching heat.
$\bullet$ Polar bears have thick fur all over their body, which act as insulators preventing heat loss from their bodies.