Question

9. If a certain environment becomes very dry over a long period, which plant is most likely to survive and why?
A. Fern - because it can absorb moisture from the air.
B. Cactus - because it stores water and reduces water loss.
C. Mangrove - because it filters salt from seawater.
D. Water lily - because it floats on thez/ariace to access sunlight.

Answer 1

B. Cactus — because cacti are succulent plants that store water in their stems and have adaptations (reduced leaves/spines, thick cuticle, CAM photosynthesis, root systems) that minimize water loss and let them survive long dry periods.