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.