The ________ Transport(s)water and Dissolved Minerals from the Roots of the Plant

question 83

Multiple Choice

The ________ transport(s) water and dissolved minerals from the roots of the plant to the shoots of the plant.

• A) xylem
• B) guard cells
• C) phloem
• D) epidermis
• E) stomata

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Definitions:

Groundwater Depletion

The excessive withdrawal of groundwater resources faster than they can naturally be replenished, leading to a decline in groundwater levels.

Overgrazing

occurs when plants are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods, impairing plant growth and soil health.

Nomadic Lifestyle

A way of life characterized by moving from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location, often for reasons such as following seasonal food sources or grazing lands for livestock.

Desert Ecosystem

A biome characterized by very low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation, supporting a unique set of flora and fauna adapted to arid conditions.