WONDER #966: How Does a Cactus Live Without Water?

Question 1 of 3

How many types of cacti are there in the world?

1. over 2,000
2. 1 million
3. 256
4. over 20,000

Question 2 of 3

The prickly spines of cacti are actually highly-modified what?

1. defense mechanisms
2. plant organs
3. pieces of bark
4. leaves

Question 3 of 3

If you ever get stranded in the desert, opening up a fully-grown saguaro cactus might provide you with how much water if it has rained recently?

1. 1 gallon
2. 40 gallons
3. up to 200 gallons
4. over 1,000 gallons

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