Multiple choice Why are margins of some leaves wavy? To effectively drain water from the surface To help leaf surface to harden, so that less chance of losing water is there from the surface To shade or insulate the plants that grow them To provide defence from physical attacks from herbivores and other animals Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Wavy or undulated margins help leaf surface to harden and so, less chance of losing water is there from the surface.