4.3.1 - Survival Strategies
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What is the function of a thick cuticle in desert plants?
💡 Hint: Think about how skin protects us.
Give one example of a plant with deep taproots.
💡 Hint: Consider common garden plants.
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What is the role of a thick cuticle in desert plants?
💡 Hint: Think about why skin is important to animals.
CAM photosynthesis is primarily beneficial to which type of plants?
💡 Hint: Remember what CAM stands for.
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Design a hypothetical plant that could survive in a very dry environment. Describe its adaptations and explain how they help it survive.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes desert life unique.
Analyze the potential effects of global warming on plant survival strategies. How could increased temperatures and changing rainfall patterns impact desert plants?
💡 Hint: Consider the interdependence of climate and plant adaptations.
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