"Desert Oak" is a tree whose roots go deep into the ground till they reach water. The depth of these roots is nearly 30 times the height of the tree. This tree is found in

"Desert Oak" is a tree whose roots go deep into the ground till they reach water. The depth of these roots is nearly 30 times the height of the tree. This tree is found in Correct Answer Australia 

Explanation:

About Desert Oak:

  • It is found in the dry and arid regions of Australia.
  • It grows almost 10 ft tall.
  • It has very few leaves
  • Its roots go very deep in search of water.
  • The depth of these roots is nearly 30 times the height of the tree. 
  • This water is stored in the tree trunk. 
  • Local people use a thin pipe to drink this water.

Important Points

  • Plants that grow in the desert have to withstand long dry spells of summer and extreme weather condition.
  • Hence their leaves stem and roots get modified to prevent loss of excess water and to store water.
  • Some common adaptation seen in desert plants are:
    • They have a long root that goes deep in search of water.
    • they have reduced or very few leaves.
    • The stem is modified to store water.
    • Additionally, leaves may turn into spines to protect from predators.

Thus, Desert Oak is found in Australia.

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