Question
Which adaptation would allow a plant to have the BEST chance of surviving a drought?
A.
thickened leaves and stems
B.
shallow root systems
C.
thin, smooth bark
D.
broad leaves
A.
thickened leaves and stems
B.
shallow root systems
C.
thin, smooth bark
D.
broad leaves
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. thickened leaves and stems
Thickened leaves and stems can help store water and reduce water loss through transpiration, making this adaptation the best choice for surviving a drought. Shallow root systems and thin, smooth bark are less beneficial in dry conditions, while broad leaves tend to increase water loss.
Thickened leaves and stems can help store water and reduce water loss through transpiration, making this adaptation the best choice for surviving a drought. Shallow root systems and thin, smooth bark are less beneficial in dry conditions, while broad leaves tend to increase water loss.