Multiple choice

Which of the following plants is adapted to conserve water?

  1. Rose

  2. Grass

  3. Cactus

  4. Lilly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cacti have multiple water-conserving adaptations: thick waxy stems to prevent water loss, spines instead of leaves to reduce surface area and transpiration, and shallow but widespread roots to quickly absorb rainfall. Roses, grass, and lilies are adapted to moderate water availability and lack these specialized xerophytic features.