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There are actually tons of drought tolerant plants - you just need to look harder.
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Why is drought so deadly?
because drought=no water. no water=no plants. no plants=no herbivores (plant eating). no herbivores=no carnivores(meat eating). no herbivores+no carnivores+no water= starvation for us
Why does a plants produce so many seeds?
Because not all of them find conditions that are suitable for germination. After germination a number will die or be eaten by pests, killed or damaged mechanically, die because of drought, frost etc. The more seeds the greater chance for the survival of a few plants.
Why do some desert plants lose their leaves during drought conditions?
so that they have a smaller surface area to lose water from
Who is affected by droughts?
A long term drought would mean no water for plants (producers), so they would eventually start to die out. The consumers that eat the plants (herbivores or omnivores), would die if they had no other food source.
What is a drought for kids?
A kid-size definition for drought is when there is too little or no rain over a long time, so the earth cannot drink. The ground, trees, and plants dry up because they are very thirsty.
How does the wind affect a drought?
Winds can affect droughts by blowing topsoil off the land,so destroying seeds and preventing plants from growing.
What dangerous event could happen this year?
How about an earthquake, wildfires, drought in southern California and so very few vegetables from farmers.
Why do grasslands have few large trees?
fires drought and grazing prevent the growth of trees and shrubs
Do fertilizers extent plant life during drought?
Fertilisers are only available to plants when moisture is available so it is not worthwhile feeding if adequate irrigation is not available.
How do angiosperms survive drought?
They have a Trunk that stores their water so they can use it another time when they need it. Plants have adapted to drought by developing better water absorption root system. Conserving water and having devices to minimize transpiration rate by its areal parts.
Is France a good place to plant crops?
it depends where because France is having a lot of drought problems over a few years and with temperatures soaring i probobly wouldn't. but that's me. you should choose a cooler place because plants also need water naturally so it can soak it better.
What was the impact of the drought of Atacama in 1517?
The Atacama is in a state of perpetual drought so it really can not get any drier than it already is. So if there was a drought in 1517, it would not really have been noticeable in the Atacama.
