Question

III. Choose the letter of the correct answer
1. Plant adaptations for survival in desert climates include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Long deep roots
C. Small leaves
B. Thick and water storing stems D. Wide leaves​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plant adaptations for survival in desert climates include all of the following except small leaves.

Answer 2

The exceptional statement from the given options is option D: Wide leaves.

• A desert is an area with the least quantity of rainfall and, as a result, the least amount of water.
• As a result, desert plants have evolved to be able to get a constant water supply while also reducing water loss due to severe heat.
• Plants can reach deep into the groundwater with the help of deep roots.
• Plants have small leaves because transpiration due to heat is minimized and water loss is reduced, allowing the plant to survive.
• Thick stems are present to help retain water during excessive summers.
• Wide leaves are not a plant adaptation since they increase water loss by exposing more leaf surface area to heat, depriving the plant of water, rendering it unsuitable.
• Hence, option D is not the desert plant adaptation.