Adaptations of Plants

The number of _____________ on each leaf is reduced to prevent water loss

• Stomata

• Palisade cells

• Air spaces

• None

The number of leaves that the plant has can also be an adaptation to prevent water loss.

• True

• False

The marram grass leaf has __________ leaves to reduce water loss.

• Rolled

• Broad

• Green

• Large

The marram grass leaf has at least three adaptations to prevent excessive water loss.

• True

• False

A microclimate is the climate of a very small restricted area.

• True

• False

The waxy cuticle has nothing to do with water loss.

• True

• False

Cactus plants have reduced leaves.

• True

• False

A xerophyte is a plant adapted to live in environments with an abundance of water.

• True

• False