Transpiration and xerophytes - model answers
1. Describe the harsh environment found in deserts or on beaches with reference to light, temperature, wind and humidity Deserts Beaches 2. Explain how the abiotic factors in deserts or on beaches affect the rate of transpiration in a typical terrestrial plant. Deserts & beaches 3. Name two adaptations of xerophytes and explain how they reduce transpiration rates? 4. The agave and marram grass shown in the box above...