I WONDER - How Cacti Survive In The Desert?

The video explores how cacti are adapted to survive in harsh desert environments. It highlights the severe conditions of deserts and the adaptations of cacti, such as fleshy stems for water storage, widespread roots for water collection, waxy skin to reflect sunlight, and spikes to deter animals. These features enable cacti to thrive despite the challenging conditions.

Why is the desert considered a challenging environment for survival?

• It has a lot of rainfall.

• It is full of predators.

• It is a very cold ecosystem.

• It is a very severe type of ecosystem.

What feature of cacti helps them store water for long periods?

• Their fleshy stems.

• Their tall height.

• Their deep roots.

• Their colorful flowers.

How do cacti roots help them survive in the desert?

• They spread widely to collect water.

• They are very short and close to the surface.

• They grow very deep into the ground.

• They are covered in thorns.

What is the purpose of the waxy skin on cacti?

• To attract insects.

• To absorb more sunlight.

• To reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption.

• To make them look shiny.

Why do cacti have spikes?

• To attract birds.

• To store more water.

• To help them climb.

• To prevent being eaten by animals.