Human uses
Why do people cut cacti
To get the water inside
What stores water in the cactus
The stem
How many years can a cactus live
150-200
How do cacti survive without a lot of rain
They store water in their stems
Why do people want the water inside of the cacti
To make medicine
What keeps the cactus safe
The spikes
What is the most important part of a cactus
The stem
How does a cactus survive in the extreme heat
Their spine creates more surface area
Can humans eat cacti
Yes humans can eat cacti
Why do cacti have flowers
Pollenated by nocturnal creatures
Do cacti grow only in the desert
No they don’t
If cacti didn’t have water to store inside their stems how do they survive in the desert
They store minerals