Why do most desert plants have waxy skin?

Question

Question 3 options:

To help the plant store or save water inside

Because it is hot in the desert

So animals won't eat the plant

To help the plant collect rain water

Answer 1

The correct answer is: To help the plant store or save water inside.

Desert plants often have a thick, waxy layer on their skin, known as a cuticle, which helps reduce water loss through evaporation. This adaptation allows the plant to conserve water and survive in the arid conditions of the desert.