Number 1-4Cactus
There are many kinds of cactus plants but most grow in deserts and (1) These plants have special features that let them live in places where there water. The cactus is made up mostly of stems and roots Cactus has sharp spines all over its body (2) from enemies. The cactus uses its spines for other things, too The spines cast shadows on the plant to shade it from the Sun Water collects on the spines and drips down to be taken up by the roots The roots of a cactus spread out close to the surface of the ground When it rains, the roots soak up (3) Cactus plants do not grow close to one another. Each plant needs lots of room to collect water. The stem of the cactus stores the water for later use. When spring rains fall on the desert, the cactus plants bloom Beautitu (4) flowers appear on cactus plants. These flowers grow singly rather than in bunches

1. A. in other parts of the earth
B. the waterless regions
C. other dry places
D. in the arid areas

2 a. for its protection
b. to protect itself
c that defend them
d. that will keep them away

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