Question

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a plant is able to survive in a desert biome, but cannot survive in a tropical
rain forest biome. which is most likely a characteristic of this plant?
a. needs daily rainfall to survive
b. is able to prevent water from evaporating
c. can live through big seasonal changes
d. can survive with little sunlight

Explanation:

Deserts are arid (dry) environments. Plants that survive in deserts have adaptations to conserve water. Option A is incorrect because deserts have little rainfall. Option C is not relevant as the question is about desert vs tropical rain - forest (not seasons). Option D is incorrect as deserts have abundant sunlight. Option B, being able to prevent water evaporation (e.g., having waxy leaves, succulent tissues) is a key desert - plant adaptation. Tropical rain - forests have high humidity and constant moisture, so a plant adapted to prevent water loss (a desert adaptation) would not need that in a rain - forest (and might even be disadvantaged if it couldn't take up and use the abundant water effectively).

Answer:

B. Is able to prevent water from evaporating