WAEC Geography 2008 Question 49

Question 49

Vegetation

Trees in a savanna region develop the following adaptations to enable them survive the long dry season except

  1. A.shallow roots
  2. B.long taproots
  3. C.thick barks
  4. D.thin leaves.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (shallow roots)

Explanation

Savanna trees have deep roots to reach underground water; shallow roots would not help in the dry season.