Trees like the mesquite tree have deeper roots than other desert plants. How are these roots an adaptation for survival in the desert ecosystem?
A. deep roots protect the tree from predators
B. roots need the cooler conditions provided further below the desert surface
C. roots extend great distances to reach water
D. deep roots interact with helpful bacteria under the surface

Question

Trees like the mesquite tree have deeper roots than other desert plants. How are these roots an adaptation for survival in the desert ecosystem?
	A.	deep roots protect the tree from predators
	B.	roots need the cooler conditions provided further below the desert surface
	C.	roots extend great distances to reach water
	D.	deep roots interact with helpful bacteria under the surface