Question

the ghaf tree can adapt itself to the desert environment in uae because

Answer 1

Answer:

because of hot and cold temperature

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

• The Ghaf tree is an exclusive species, Prosopis cineraria, belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a medium-sized flowering and thorny tree.
• The main adaptation of the ghaf tree to sustain the desert climate of UAE is its long, well-developed taproot system that can penetrate to about 35 m in the soil to absorb the groundwater and requires bright light to grow.

• It is also a leguminous plant since it belongs to the Fabaceae family and fixes soil nitrogen and improves soil fertility.
• Further, the tree is a big boon to the desert as it provides shelter to the desert people, food through its pea-pods and flour made from is bark, dye and medicine is made from the resins, ghaf medicine is used as antidote for snake and scorpion bites.