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because its roots spred out because the roots sense the water and therfor they extend far away so that they can reach the water
The roots would be near the surface because when there is precipitation, it does not penetrate the ground very far. Since there is very little precipitation in the desert a plant would need to maximize the area from which to gather water, hence the very large root system.
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How come plant in the desert would most likely have a large root system lose to the surface?
The large, fine root system close to the surface is able to abosrb water from even a light rainfall in the desert.
Is it true that a large root system near the surface is a special structure of some desert plants?
True
A plant in the desert would most likely have which root system?
A plant in the desert would likely have a deep taproot system to reach deep into the soil for water. This type of root system helps the plant access water sources that are located further underground, allowing it to survive in arid conditions.
Which are the 4 large cities close to the Mojave Desert?
Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bakersfield, California, are located in the Mojave Desert. Los Angeles and San Diego are close by.
How big is an eco system?
An ecosystem can be as large as the Sahara Desert.
Is a large root system near surface is a special structure of some desert plants?
Yes, some desert plants have evolved large root systems near the surface to quickly absorb water during rare rain events and to spread out to capture as much moisture as possible. These roots are adapted to be shallow to cover a wide area and maximize water intake.
Why do desert fox have large ears?
Desert foxes have large ears to help regulate their body temperature in the extreme heat of their desert environment. The large surface area of their ears allows for better heat exchange and cooling through blood vessels close to the skin. Additionally, their ears also help enhance their hearing, allowing them to detect prey and predators in the open desert landscape.
Which of the following explains why yucca trees rarely grow close to other large plants in the desert?
They compete with other large plants for land.
Why do cactus have a large root system?
Cactus have a large root system to soak up maximal amounts of moisture. They need as much as they can get in the desert with the ground mainly being incredibly dry. The roots have large surface area again to soak up as much moisture as possible.
What stars are cool and bright stars?
To be bright you need to be hot, close or have a large surface area. The brightest coolest stars are red super giants. They have such a large surface area, that even though their surface temperature is cool - in star terms - their large surface area makes them appear bright.
Desert plants are characterized by?
Desert plants are characterized by their ability to survive with limited water resources, often through adaptations such as deep root systems, succulent leaves, and reduced leaf surface area to minimize water loss. They also usually have mechanisms to tolerate high temperatures and intense sunlight commonly found in arid environments.
How do cactus plants cope with the shortage of water in the desert?
A well adapted plant in a desert will typicaly have a root system covering a large surface area, and that is close to the surface in order to maximise water uptake. Some plants will also have a waxy surface in order to prevent water loss from inside.
