Leaf Adaptations to different environments

Question 1

Cold climates

Answer 1

leaves reduced in size, needle like in appearance and sunken stomata to
reduce water loss.

Question 2

Hot climates

Answer 2

leaves reduced to spines to conserve water, succulent stems eg. Cacti

Question 3

Aquatic plants

Answer 3

wide lamina to float, thick waxy cuticle to repel water.

Question 4

Tropical rainforest plants

Answer 4

to capture maximum sunlight (1) extra broad leaves, (2) epiphytes such as bromeliads, orchids, ferns live high up on trees.

Question 5

Nutrient poor environments

Answer 5

carnivorous plants eg. Venus fly trap, pitcher plant.