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What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
Is the oceanic crust made of sand?
no It is a very thick layer of igneous rock mostly basalt that lines the ocean floors, on top of that is a sediment layer of sand and the shells of dead crustaceans, and plankton.
How thick is the Earth's crust under the whole world?
Approximately eight miles deep, thinner in some spots in the ocean by up to two miles, our top layer of "crust" gives way to a molten rock layer called the "mantle."
Is the crust and the top layer of the mantle called lithosphere?
Yes the crust and the top layer of the mantle is called Lithosphere.
Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
What is thew thick layer of vegetation that forms the top layer of a rain forest?
Canopy
Why does the bottom layer of the rainforest receive less sunlight than the top layer?
Because the leaves and branches of the top layer block sunlight from reaching the bottom layer.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
Where is the crusts location on the Earth?
The crust of the earth is located right at the top which a thick layer
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of leave?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
Which of these provides the best estimate of how long it took a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form?
Calculating the age of the top and bottom of the layer
Does Neptune's atmosphere have any clouds?
All we can see of Neptune is the top of a thick cloud layer.
Why are plants bigger on the bottom floor of forests?
If the bottom layer leaves are small, the would receive lesser sunlight. The top layer leaves are smaller than the bottom layer leaves in size as they can receive more sunlight, thus the bottom layer leaves are larger in size to have a bigger surface area to trap more sunlight. Hope this can help you. '~'
The cuticle in plants?
The cuticle is the waxy waterproof layer on the leaves (it is thicker on the top, but there is also a thin layer underneath the leave), which prevents excessive water loss.
What is the name of the waxy coating on leaves?
Leaves have a waxy layer on top of their epidermis layer called the cuticle. This waxy surface protects the leaves from sunburn, dessication (drying out) and reduces attacks by fungi, bacteria, virus particles and insects.
