You Are on a Desert Hike and Notice That Many

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are on a desert hike and notice that many of the surrounding plants have very small hairs on them and some even have a waxy appearance.These features likely serve:

• A) As a way for the plant to attract pollinators
• B) As a means to prevent overheating and reflect radiation
• C) As a means to increase the amount of radiation they receive
• D) None of the above

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