Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. when it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. which adaptation is most likely to a cactus survive in the dry climate? a. thick xylem tissue to transport sugar
b. leaves that supplement by trapping insects
c. extensive shallow roots that absorb water
d. more dermal tissue for food storage

c. extensive shallow roots that absorb water

Explanation:cactus are plants that are adapted to dry environment.they have developed features that enables them survive and strive in such environment.

In dry environment such as desert,rain fall are not frequent and when it occurs,it is usually not much and so penetrates only a little distance in the soil.

As all plants need water ,cactus has modified a root system that is suitable for it's habitat.it has short roots that reaches an extensive area.that way it can absorb more water . Their roots usually have a high salt concentration ,this enables more water to enter into the root from the soil .

Cactus plants also lacks leaves to avoid water lose by transpiration.

Their stems are green and thickened and is used for photosynthesis.

They also store water in their thickened, succulent stem.

c

Explanation:

Cacti have extensive, shallow root systems that allow them to absorb water.

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