Why do deserts have very little water?

Cactus Adaptations and Functions

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because they are far from oceans
Due to very little rainfall
Because of high temperatures
Due to sandy soil
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common desert plant?
Cactus
Bamboo
Bomb
Acacia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the thick green stem of a cactus?
To store water
To attract pollinators
To produce seeds
To support the plant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do cactus plants have spines instead of leaves?
To protect from herbivores
To reduce water loss
To attract insects
To store food
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the waxy coating on a cactus stem help the plant?
By storing nutrients
By attracting pollinators
By preventing water loss
By reflecting sunlight
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does photosynthesis occur in a cactus plant?
In the flowers
In the green stem
In the spines
In the roots
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the roots of a cactus adapted to the desert environment?
They store food
They grow above the ground
They are spread out wide and deep
They are short and thick
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