Science Common Sense

144 - How do plants adapt to drought?

Plants adapt to drought in several ways. Here are some of their survival tricks:

  1. Deep roots: Plants grow deep roots to reach water deep in the ground, like a super-long straw.
  2. Thick skin: Some plants have thick, waxy skin to prevent water from escaping.
  3. Small leaves: Plants can grow smaller leaves or even drop some leaves to reduce water loss.
  4. Camels' trick: Some plants, like cacti, store water in their stems, like a water tank.
  5. Special leaves: Some plants have special leaves that can curl up or fold to reduce water loss.

These tricks help plants survive when water is scarce.

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