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How are deep roots a good adaptation for plants that live in desert?
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∙ 12y ago
alright im only in year 7 but i have a feeling in a desert you get very high winds and you wouldn't want trees to fall over so deep roots are almost esentual to keep the plant standing up right, if you didnt have roots the tree would fall over
lol no...because if there roots go deep in to the soil there will be water... that's how they survive
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∙ 12y ago
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What adaptations help desert plants survive?
thick, waxy cuticles
What kind of plants typically have deep roots reduced leaves and photosynthetic stems?
desert, xerophytic plants
Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?
Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival
How deep do roots of desert plant go?
2ft
Why do desert plants have shallow roots?
Due to an abundance of water the plants roots don't have to go deep to find water, therefore they stay in shallow terrain.
What adaptations help desert plants survive?
thick, waxy cuticles
Why do some desert plants need deep roots?
To go deep for any moister resources the can reach.
What kind of plants typically have deep roots reduced leaves and photosynthetic stems?
desert, xerophytic plants
Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?
Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival
Does a desert plant have long deep roots to collect water?
yes, the desert plant have long roots to collect water. Some desert plants have shallow roots that form a dense web just below the surface of the soil to collect water even from light rainfalls.
What are the Adaptations of weeds in the tropics?
Deep tap roots to compete with the other plants for nutrients is one of the adaptation of the weeds in the tropics. The other adaptation is its creeping characteristic which makes it cover large ground.
How deep do roots of desert plant go?
2ft
What are 2 adaptations in root system of desert plants?
one common adaptation of the root system of a desert plant is to grow very deep in the soil to collect moisture from depths that has not evaporated. another is to grow roots close to the surface but spread far out to collect as much moisture as possible from a larger surface area
Why is it important for the roots of many desert plants to remain near the soil rather than to grow deep in the soil?
Because it is close to the water. :-)
Why do desert plants have shallow roots?
Due to an abundance of water the plants roots don't have to go deep to find water, therefore they stay in shallow terrain.
Is there water for desert plants?
Many desert plants only sprout and or grow during and after a rainy season in the desert. The remainder of the year when water is scarce the plants are, basically, dormant. They shut down most of their systems waiting for better times. Some desert plants have long tap roots that they can use to tap into moisture hidden deep in the soil.
How are the roots of desert plants adapted to the environment?
Usually they will either have shallow rots to capture water from rain or deep tap roots to obtain water deeper within the soil. Different plants will often spread their roots at separate depths in order to avoid competition for water
