PHOTOSYNTHESIS
CAM PLANTS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Rely on timed rainfall for water storage
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Produce fruit all year round
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Stay active all year round
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None of the Above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adapted to a dry climate, Joshua trees have shallow roots that spread out and suck up rainwater. They can survive on one good rainfall per year. Seedlings, however, lack this extensive root network and need regular rain events to survive.
Detailed explanation-2: -Joshua trees store water in their trunks and branches, making them quite heavy during wet years and prone to tipping over or dropping branches.
Detailed explanation-3: -These underground burrows are places where reptiles and small mammals take refuge from the blazing summer sun or huddle for warmth in the winter. Water sources are few and far between in the desert, so most Joshua Tree animals don’t need to drink as much or as often as people do.
Detailed explanation-4: -Watering – To establish a Joshua Tree provide a minimum of 2 gallons water 1 to 2 times per week. Wet soil will cause mildew and root rot. Occasional over-the-top watering to simulate rainfall is also beneficial.