Question

Explain how the root systems in desert shrubs are adapted to help the plants survive drought conditions.

Answer 1

The first adaptation is its small, waxy leaves which minimize the amount of water that evapo rates from them.

Answer 2

The desert shrubs have fibrous roots, which help them to adapted in the draught condition.

Explanation: The desert shrubs have a fibrous root system. It is also called shallow roots. These roots spread all over the soil and occupy more surface area under the soil. These shallow roots help the plants to absorb more water from the soil, when and where it is available. This helps the desert shrubs to survive in drought conditions.