Plants growing near sea shore will usually have xerophytic characters, like thick leaves, because:
Correct answer: B. There is too high a concentration of salts for the plants to absorb sufficient water from the soil
- A. There is plenty of water in the soil
- B. There is too high a concentration of salts for the plants to absorb sufficient water from the soil
- C. Light available to plant is not sufficient
- D. The soil is muddy
Explanation
Salt-rich coastal soil lowers its water potential, making water difficult for roots to absorb even when the soil appears wet. Thick, often succulent leaves help plants tolerate this physiological drought.
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