Why is the adaptation in the previous question an advantage in hot, dry climates? (Think about photosynthesis, sun exposure, transpiration rate...) Answers:
A. Small leaves are less susceptible to water loss through evaporation, but photosynthetic rate can improve by increasing leaf density.
B. Large leaves hold on to large amounts of water and the weight of the plant will be too great for small plants to withstand.
C. Small leaves prevent animals from nesting in the plant structure preventing plants from being eaten.

Complete the sentences by matching the names of trees to the appropriate blanks. to do this, drag the names on the left into the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. terms may be used more than once. make certain you have filled every blank with a term before clicking submit. 1. deciduous trees lose their leaves seasonally and include trees such as maple and elm. 2. conifer leaves are generally thin and needle-like, while seeds are contained in cones. conifers include cedar and pine. 3. evergreens are plants that maintain their leaves in all seasons and include trees such as cedar, elm, and pine. 4. hardwoods reproduce using flowers and have broad leaves; hardwoods include trees such as maple, , and cedar. elm returned you filled in 2 of 10 blanks incorrectly. mango trees are tropical broad leaf plants that maintain their leaves all year long. no credit lost. try again.

What did hunter gathers do to alter the environment?

Which is the correct order in the scientific process? ask a question ® form a hypothesis ® make an observation ask a question ® make an observation ® form a hypothesis make an observation ® form a hypothesis ® ask a question make an observation ® ask a question ® form a hypothesis