WAEC Geography 1994 Question 29

Question 29

Vegetation

Trees in Sudan savanna adapt to the climate of their environment by

  1. A.having large lateral roots with waxy hairy and broad leaves
  2. B.developed thick, succulent stems to store up water
  3. C.shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns
  4. D.producing seeds which lie dormant during the dry season
  5. E.developing broad, lateral root system for support
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns)

Explanation

Leaf shedding cuts water loss and long roots reach deep water during the long dry season.