Read the features of plants given below:

(a) Thick waxy stem


(b) Short roots


(c) Cone shaped plants


(d) Sloping branches


(e) Small or spine-like leaves


(f) Hollow stem


Choose the type of plant for every feature given in a, b, c, d, e and f from the list given below:


Aquatic plant, Desert plant, Mountainous plant

(a) Thick waxy stem – Desert plant


The thick waxy coating on the stem of desert plants helps to retain water.


(b) Short roots – aquatic plant


In aquatic plants, roots are much reduced and do not play a role in water absorption. Their main role is to hold the plant in place.


(c) Cone shaped plants – Mountainous plant


The cone shape of plants helps the rainwater and snow to slide off easily from the plant.


(d) Sloping branches – Mountainous plant


The sloping branches help the rainwater and snow to slide off easily from the trees.


(e) Small or spine-like leaves – Desert plant


The reduced leaves of desert plants help to reduce loss of water through transpiration and thereby conserve water.


(f) Hollow stem – Aquatic plant


The stems of some aquatic plants are hollow and light so that they grow and reach up to the surface of water.


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