In the mountains,there is a lot of moisture and water,and still,the plants are xerophytes,because:

  • A
    Water turns into snow on mountains
  • B
    Water runs away due to the presence of slopes and cannot be used by plants (physiological dryness)
  • C
    Rocks of mountains cannot absorb water
  • D
    None of the above

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