Question

Give three ways in which a plant might be adapted to a hot dry environment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Longer roots, storage of water and nutrients, protection of leaves from overheating .

Explanation:

Longer roots allow it to absorb water from underground and the storage system allows it to store both water and minerals in order to use it when the time comes, and a coating over the leaves that protects them from getting overheated helps the plant to survive in the hot climate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Number 1 is by reducing transpiration rate. This is done by reducing number of stomata in upper epidermis.

Number 2 by retaining water in succulent organs.

Number 3 is by short leaves so that there may be less number of stomata for transpiration or if the stomata are present they may be sunken.