Why do many desert plants have small leaves? (Points : 1)
Deserts are cold, and small leaves help hold in heat.

Small leaves protect desert plants from animals that eat plants.

Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.

Small leaves protect desert plants from pollution.

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Why do many desert plants have small leaves?       (Points : 1)
       Deserts are cold, and small leaves help hold in heat.

       Small leaves protect desert plants from animals that eat plants.

       Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.

       Small leaves protect desert plants from pollution.

anonymous · Answer

Its C.

anonymous · Answer

3. Leaves that have a small surface area lose less water.

anonymous · Answer

I knew it had too be C, just wasn't sure!

anonymous · Answer

It's a really simple concept, they also are waxy to prevent loss of water etc.