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

Answer 1

The adaptation to a dry climate that most helps the elephant tree continue to grow by reducing the loss of moisture is:

**D) closing of stomata in daylight.**

Closing the stomata during the hottest part of the day helps reduce water loss due to evaporation, thus conserving moisture in a dry climate.