Question 1
In hydrophytes, why are stomata generally found on the upper surface of leaves?
Question 2
What is the function of pneumatophores in hydrophytes?
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of rolled leaves in xerophytes like Marram grass?
Question 4
Why are sunken stomata beneficial to xerophytes?
Question 5
How do deep roots benefit xerophytes?
Question 6
How do hairy leaves help xerophytes conserve water?
Question 7
Which plant tissue in hydrophytes provides buoyancy?
Question 8
Why might pine trees have needle-like leaves?
Question 9
What is the significance of fewer stomata in xerophytes?
Question 10
Why do hydrophytes have large leaves?
Question 11
What adaptation typically found in xerophytes reduces water loss by significantly cutting down on evaporation?
Question 12
What is the role of dense spongy mesophyll in xerophytes?
Question 13
Why do hydrophytes generally have short root systems?
Question 14
Which adaptation helps xerophytes in high solute concentration areas to uptake more water?
Question 15
Why do hydrophytes tend to have a thinner waxy cuticle?