Question

Plants tend to lose a lot of water in hot weather. Which of the following helps plants to save water?

• A. Shedding leaves
• B. Having more leaves
• C. Having broad leaves
• D. Having thicker leaves

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Shedding leaves

Usually, plants shed leaves or store water in their leaves to reduce transpiration. Usually, deciduous plants lose their leaves to conserve water or to better survive winter weather conditions, they must regrow new leaves during the next suitable growing season. In some plants, leaves are covered with a layer of wax to prevent evaporation of water from their surfaces.