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Root reaches water table in...

Root reaches water table in

A

Cactus

B

Prosopis

C

Annual grass

D

Aloe

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks which plant has roots that reach the water table. The water table is the level below which the ground is saturated with water. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Cactus - Prosopis - Annual grass - Aloe 3. **Identifying Plant Characteristics**: - **Cactus**: Typically adapted to arid conditions, but they have shallow roots that spread out to capture rainwater rather than reaching deep to the water table. - **Annual Grass**: Generally has shallow root systems that do not reach the water table. - **Aloe**: Similar to cactus, it has shallow roots designed for water conservation in arid environments. - **Prosopis**: A legume plant known to thrive in arid and semi-arid regions. It is characterized by deep root systems that can reach the water table. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the plant that has roots capable of reaching the water table is **Prosopis**. This plant is adapted to dry conditions and can access deeper water sources when the water table is shallow. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **Prosopis**. ---
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