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Which of the following adaptations help desert plants to conserve water?
Which of the following adaptations help desert plants to conserve water?
- Thick cuticle and reduced leaf surface area
- Reduced leaf surface area and deep root systems (correct)
- Thin cuticle and shallow root systems
- Large leaf surface area and shallow root systems
How do desert animals like the camel survive in extreme desert conditions?
How do desert animals like the camel survive in extreme desert conditions?
- By sweating excessively to cool down their bodies
- By hibernating during the hottest part of the day
- By storing fat in their humps for energy and water conservation (correct)
- By drinking large amounts of water at once to stay hydrated
What is the primary source of water for desert oases?
What is the primary source of water for desert oases?
- Condensation from fog and mist
- Underground springs and aquifers (correct)
- Rainwater collected in surface depressions
- Melting ice from nearby mountains
