Question 29
VegetationTrees in Sudan savanna adapt to the climate of their environment by
- A.having large lateral roots with waxy hairy and broad leaves
- B.developed thick, succulent stems to store up water
- C.shedding leaves in the dry seasons and having long tap roots with umbrella-shaped crowns
- D.producing seeds which lie dormant during the dry season
- 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.