Question

spears, mikaylen
pcsd science 7 biomes fy26
which environmental factor would most likely prevent an orange tree from surviving in the desert?
○ the lack of moisture
○ the high levels of heat
○ the extra amount of wind
○ the low levels of sunlight

Explanation:

Orange trees need a certain amount of moisture to grow. Deserts are arid regions with very little water. While high heat can be a stressor, many plants (including some citrus - related in more arid - adapted varieties) can tolerate heat with proper moisture. Wind can be a problem but is not as fundamental as the lack of water for most plants. Deserts usually have high levels of sunlight, not low.

Answer:

the lack of moisture