All about Cacti

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All about

Cacti

Multiple Choice

Which one is the CORRECT plural word for "Cactus"?

• Cactuses

• Cacti

• Cactise

A cactus is a type of Succulent.

​Succulents are plants that can live in very dry places and can store water.

A cactus uses its thick root that grows deep in the soil so it can reach water below. It then stores the water in its thick stem.

Multiple Choice

Which picture shows a hot and dry climate?

They are grown in pots and could be found inside the house or in the garden. Cacti flowers are very big and beautiful.

​Cacti as houseplants

They have sharp spines to prevent animals from eating them. They pollinate at night with the help of bats and moths.

​Cacti as desert plants

Multiple Choice

There are many shapes and sizes of cacti. Some are short and round; others are tall and thin.

• TRUE

• FALSE