ReasoningEasy1 mark
5(d)
Briefly explain each of the following:
The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.
Topic: Desert vegetation
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Answer
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Moisture is so scarce in the desert that the trees cannot grow tall — they stay short and stunted, spending their strength on deep roots instead.
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