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Desert and Desert-Scrub Biomes

Question 9 • Environmental Science A

Summarize the adaptations that allow the creosote bush to survive for up to 2 years without water.

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The creosote bush has small, waxy leaves that reduce water loss, and it can shed leaves or slow its activity during severe drought. Its extensive root system helps it take up scarce rainfall quickly, allowing it to conserve water through long dry periods.

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