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Did You
Know? Eucalyptus trees are planted near sewage ponds because they absorb
excess waste water quickly and release pure water vapour into the
atmosphere. Moreover, they increase the amount of oxygen in the
atmosphere.
Eucalyptus

Plants in deserts

Deserts have dry and sandy soil. Water is scarce due to low rainfall, and it is
quite hot throughout the year.

Adaptations in plants that grow in the deserts

Plants have long roots that spreadout wide and

deep in the soil in search of water. They have

a thick and fleshy stem. A waxy layer coats the spines
stem to reduce water loss. arms

Leaves are reduced to spines to prevent water
stem
loss and to protect them from being eaten by

animals. In some desert plants, the stomata are

found deep into the leaves to reduce the loss of roots

water through stomata.
Cactus
Examples– Cactus, Babool, Date palm

Babool Date palm
Think & Do we find forests in deserts? Why/Why not?
Plants in marshy areas Answer

Marshy areas have clayey soil and plenty of water. The soil holds abundant water

which leaves no space for air.

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