Question

A picture of a desert habitat shows a fox, insects, and several cactus plants. What does a cactus plant need from its environment for survival?(1 point)
Responses

insects to eat
insects to eat

clouds for shade
clouds for shade

soil to help its roots spread
soil to help its roots spread

animals to eat its flowers

Answer 1

A cactus plant needs **soil to help its roots spread** for survival. Cacti are adapted to dry environments, but they still require a stable substrate to anchor their roots and access nutrients and moisture from the soil.