Desert Ecosystems and Vegetation
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Only ______ coarse grass grow in areas of low rainfall

tall

Trees that store water in the ______ and have small leaves or thorns grow scattered here

trunk

Grasses dry up during the ______ season but turns green when rain comes

dry

In areas of low rainfall, trees that store water in the ______ and have small leaves or thorns grow scattered

<p>trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

When rain comes, the grasses that had dried up during the dry season turns ______

<p>green</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation dominates areas of low rainfall?

<p>Tall coarse grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do trees in areas of low rainfall adapt to conserve water?

<p>By storing water in their trunks and having small leaves or thorns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to grasses in areas of low rainfall during the dry season?

<p>They dry up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of trees that are well-suited to areas of low rainfall?

<p>They have small leaves or thorns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the grasses when rain comes to areas of low rainfall?

<p>They turn green</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vegetation in Areas of Low Rainfall

  • Only tall, coarse grasses grow in areas with low rainfall.
  • Trees that are adapted to these conditions have evolved to store water in their trunks.
  • These trees also have small leaves or thorns, which help to conserve water.
  • Grasses in these areas dry up during the dry season, but turns green again when rainfall occurs.
  • Vegetation is scattered in areas of low rainfall.

Vegetation in Areas of Low Rainfall

  • Only tall, coarse grasses grow in areas with low rainfall.
  • Trees that are adapted to these conditions have evolved to store water in their trunks.
  • These trees also have small leaves or thorns, which help to conserve water.
  • Grasses in these areas dry up during the dry season, but turns green again when rainfall occurs.
  • Vegetation is scattered in areas of low rainfall.

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This quiz explores the unique characteristics of plants that thrive in desert environments with low rainfall. Learn about the adaptations of trees and grasses that enable them to survive in these harsh conditions.

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