Multiple choice

Plants in arid areas have some special features such as thick and small leaves. Why are leaves of this type found in arid areas?

a. To get more moisture from air b. To minimise evaporation c. To save themselves from burning in the heat

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as the small thick leaves minimise water loss from the plant through evaporation.

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