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Name two ways plants have adapted to the landscape of the Sahara?
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∙ 12y ago
Plants adapt to these harsh conditions in may ways, for instance:
- Longer roots to reach the water
- Some have the ability to only live during times of less aridity
- They all have thick external 'skin' to prevent the suns rays from with drawing too much water.
- They often have spikes (to stop predators from eating them.)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoSome plants take moisture from the air through their leaves. Some plant seeds lie in the ground until rain falls. Some plants have long roots to reach deep into the soil.
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∙ 15y agoThe Camel adapts to the weather with its big feet and big Humps.
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∙ 10y ago
The plants that grow in the Sahara desert are able to hold water like cacti or go long periods with out water that is why so little plant grow in the Sahara desert
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Name two ways plants ahve adapted to the landscape of the Sahara?
The African welwitchsia manages to survive in the Sahara desert due to its extremely deep roots The African peyote cactus is built with thick stems. The thickness of the stems helps the plant to hold back water for a considerable amount of time. The leaves of the cactus are reduced to spines. This helps in preventing water loss from the stomata, due to evaporation.
Name two ways in which most people have adapted to living in the Sahara?
Sahara people are normads who tend to camels and cattle. They travel far and wide.
What is the birth name of Sahara Garey?
Sahara Garey's birth name is Sahara Kristan Garey.
What is the name given to plants that grows in desert conditions?
Plants that grow in arid conditions are called xerophytes. They have adapted to live with little water.
How is a grasshopper adapted for obtaining food?
slap them They graze on plants like grass, hence the name grasshopper, they hop around in the grass eating plants.
What is the birth name of Sahara Hite?
Sahara Hite's birth name is Saharah Chantal Hite.
What name is given to plants that have adapted to desert conditions?
Chainfruit ChollaCreosote BushCrimson Hedgehog CactusDesert IronwoodJoshua TreeJumping ChollaMojave AsterOcotilloPalo VerdePancake Prickly Pear CactusSaguaro CactusSoaptree YuccaTriangle-leaf Bursage
What is the sub-sahara?
Sub-Sahara is a convenient name for the areas of Africa to the south of the Sahara Desert.
What is the name of the people who work with plants as a job?
Some careers involving plants include: horticuturists, landscape management, agriculturist, gardner, botanist.
What does the name Sahara mean?
Sahara, in Arabic, means 'desert.' Therefore, the term 'Sahara Desert' is redundant.
Was Sahara the grand mother of Jesus?
No. Sahara is the name of a desert in Africa!
Where does the name Sahara come from?
Sahara is an Arabic word meaning 'desert.' Therefore, when you say Sahara Desert you are being redundant. Sahara is sufficient.
