Question
Which adaptation to a dry climate most helps the elephant tree continue to grow by reducing the loss of moisture?
A
a deep root system
B
loss of leaves during a drought
C
photosynthesis in the bark
D
closing of stomata in daylight
A
a deep root system
B
loss of leaves during a drought
C
photosynthesis in the bark
D
closing of stomata in daylight
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The adaptation that most helps the elephant tree continue to grow by reducing the loss of moisture in a dry climate is:
**D - closing of stomata in daylight**
By closing stomata during the hottest part of the day, the elephant tree can minimize water loss through transpiration, which is crucial for surviving in dry conditions.
**D - closing of stomata in daylight**
By closing stomata during the hottest part of the day, the elephant tree can minimize water loss through transpiration, which is crucial for surviving in dry conditions.