Xerophyte

Xerophyte

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Science, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses how plants on the arid island of Socotra have adapted to survive in dry conditions. The Dragon blood tree uses its waxy leaves to collect mist, which then runs down to its roots. The Desert rose stores water in its thick trunk, allowing it to endure long periods without rain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary challenge for plants on the island of Socotra?

High humidity

Excessive rainfall

Lack of sunlight

Long periods without rain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the leaves of the Dragon blood tree help it survive in arid conditions?

They are edible

They store water directly

They condense mist into droplets

They repel insects

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the droplets that form on the Dragon blood tree's leaves?

They evaporate quickly

They are absorbed by the leaves

They run down to the roots

They are used for photosynthesis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the Desert rose that helps it store water?

Its thin leaves

Its deep roots

Its bulbous trunk

Its colorful flowers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the trunk of the Desert rose important for its survival?

It attracts pollinators

It supports climbing plants

It stores large amounts of water

It provides shade