Practice Survival Strategies (4.3.1) - Transport of food and minerals in plants

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Question 1.
What is the function of a thick cuticle in desert plants?
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Think about how skin protects us.
Question 2.
Give one example of a plant with deep taproots.
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Consider common garden plants.
3Question 3.
What is the role of a thick cuticle in desert plants?
- To absorb sunlight
- To reduce water loss
- To facilitate photosynthesis
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Think about why skin is important to animals.
4Question 4.
CAM photosynthesis is primarily beneficial to which type of plants?
- True
- False
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Remember what CAM stands for.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical plant that could survive in a very dry environment. Describe its adaptations and explain how they help it survive.
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Think about what makes desert life unique.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential effects of global warming on plant survival strategies. How could increased temperatures and changing rainfall patterns impact desert plants?
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Consider the interdependence of climate and plant adaptations.

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