AQA Geography Hot Deserts Vegetation

What are Ephemerals?

They are plants that are not affected by drought

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What qualities do Xerophytes have?

Thin, though and spikey leaves, to reduce water loss

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What are Cacti?

They are plants that store water through enlarged stems and a thick waxy coating

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What are Phreatophytes?

Long rooted plants that tap into water deep under ground

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What soil/landform condition does Death Valley, California have?

The Central Salt Pan (Playa), the lower, sandy foot-slope and the upper gravel fans

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What qualities do Xerophytes have?

Thin, though and spikey leaves, to reduce water loss

What are Cacti?

What are Phreatophytes?

What soil/landform condition does Death Valley, California have?

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