Succulents and cacti often have short, thick leaves with a waxy coat. What function does this structure serve? A) retains water

B) the plant uses less energy to grow these short leaves and conserves energy

C) prevents water from evaporating off leaves

D)all of the above

(6.02 mc)what affect do marine protected areas have on environmental quality? they increase environmental quality by preventing resource overuse. they increase environmental quality by adding new species. they decrease environmental quality by removing all human activity. they decrease environmental quality by adding recycling facilities.