Question

If in a geographic region, rainfall is low, temperature is high, the soil is loose and sandy with a low water table, then the vegetation will be

• A. A grassland
• B. Evergreen tropical forest
• C. Xerophytic
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Xerophytic

A xerophyte is a species of plant, that has adapted to survive in an environment with little water, high temperature and sandy loose soil such as a desert. Its structure and physiology are well adapted to conserve water during dry periods and to survive in such a harsh condition.