JAMB Biology 1988 Question 44

Question 44

Habitats and Biomes

One of the characteristics of plants in the savanna is the

  1. A.possession of thin, smooth barks
  2. B.possession of large tap roots
  3. C.production of seedlings on mother plant
  4. D.possession of thick, flaky barks
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Answer: D (possession of thick, flaky barks)

Explanation

Savanna trees have thick, corky bark that protects them from bush fires and dry weather.