Practice Case Study: Desert Plant Adaptations - 4.3 | Chapter 1 : Transport of food and minerals in plants | ICSE Class 8 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a cuticle?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a protective coating.

Question 2

Easy

Name a plant that uses CAM photosynthesis.

πŸ’‘ Hint: This plant is often found in deserts.

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Question 1

What adaptation helps desert plants minimize water loss?

  • Thick Cuticle
  • Thin Leaves
  • Wide Stomata

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how a raincoat protects against water.

Question 2

True or False: CAM photosynthesis occurs during the day.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Timing is key in this process!

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the competing survival strategies of two desert plants: a cactus and a succulent in terms of water conservation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each plant stores water and when it uses it.

Question 2

Analyze how climate change might impact desert plant adaptations and suggest potential adaptations they might develop.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how these plants might evolve under stress.

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