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1
Q

What are stomata?

A

Holes in plant leaves where plants can lose water as water vapour

2
Q

How can water be collected in a plant

A

An extensive root system

3
Q

How can water be conserved in a plant?

A

If the plant has very small or waxy leaves or a swollen stem

4
Q

How have cacti adapted to survive?

A

Water stored in fleshy stem, thick waxy surface, leaves with narrow spines and many long deep roots

5
Q

Name 3 adaptations of plants to prevent them from being eaten by animals

A
  • thorns
  • poisonous chemicals
  • warning colours
6
Q

How does water travel inside plant stems

A

In structure called xylems

7
Q

Name 4 things plants need to survive

A
  • water
  • nutrients
  • light
  • space
8
Q

Where does water enter the plants?

A

Root hair cells and into the xylem