How are cactus plants adapted to survive in hot climates?

Answer 1

Cactus can survive in hot, dry places because they have developed special abilities that allow them to conserve the water they do receive and make it last a long time. Most cactus have extensive, shallow root systems that allow them to soak up any rainfall that may come their way.

Answer 2

Cactus plants have thick, fleshy stems that store water, allowing them to survive in hot climates with limited water availability. They also have a waxy coating on their stems to reduce water loss through evaporation. Their spines help to reduce water loss by providing shade and preventing herbivores from feeding on them.

Answer 3

It's skin does not allow much tranpiration, or loss of moisture. It is also believed that spines (thorns) shade the plant's surface. Many also have extensive and deep root systems or large root masses that collect water efficiently and store it.

Answer 4

They aren't affected much by heat just because they are use to it. They survive the dry by conserving water that they get and using it in tiny proportions.

Answer 5

cacti have a waxy skin to reflect heat and keep them cool.

Answer 6

by translating its leaves into thorns

Answer 7

presence of thorns instead of leaves decreasing the rate of evaporation.

Answer 8

the rain helps cactuses from drying out

Answer 9

light, water and ground

Answer 10

Wax covering