Hot Desert Adaptations Flashcards

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Give one way a cactus (succulent) is adapted to the hot desert.

A large fleshy stem stores water, with a thick waxy skin to reduce water loss.

How are the roots of desert plants adapted to the dry conditions?

Either extremely long to reach deep water, or spread wide near the surface to catch rainfall quickly.

Why do many desert plants have small leaves, hairy leaves or no leaves at all?

To reduce water loss by transpiration.

Give two adaptations of the camel to the hot desert.

Stores fat in its hump for energy, and can go a long time without water, losing little through sweating or urination.

Give two adaptations of the desert fox to the hot desert.

Large ears to give off heat, and it is only active at night to avoid the heat.