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Biology Organisms and Populations Organism and its Enviornment Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

In high mountains, there is a lot of moisture and water yet the plants are xerophytes because-

A
Water turns into snow on mountains and
B
Water runs away due to the presence of slopes and cannot be used by plants
C
Rocks of mountains cannot absorb water
D
Both

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B

In high mountains, although moisture is present, water quickly drains down the slopes, making it unavailable to plants. Therefore, many mountain plants show xerophytic adaptations.

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