Question

Some plants live in areas, such as the taiga, where there is very little precipitation and can lose water rapidly. Which of the following would be an adaptation you would see in these plants?

a:broad leaves to capture sunlight
b:thin, reduced leaves to prevent evaporation
c:salt-tolerant roots
d:specialized leaves to trap insects

Answer 1

Answer:

thin reduced leaves to prevent evaporation

Answer 2

Answer:

b) Thin ,reduced leaves to prevent evaporation

Other factors seen are

leaves have thick cuticle

sunken stomata

leaves modified to spines

opening of stomata only at night