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1. Moisture

/swɪŋ/ (n.) A sudden or big change Sparse rainfall, daily temperature swings of up to 20°C, and violent sandstorms make it one of the most extreme environments on Earth
/ˈmekənɪzəm/ (n.) Behavior to deal with difficult situations Although they share many survival strategies, each has developed unique coping mechanisms of its own.
/ˈmɔɪstʃə $ -ər/ (n.) Wetness or water The plants' principal defense against these environmental stressors while minimizing moisture loss.
/spɑːs $ spɑːrs/ (Adj.) Small in numbers or amount Sparse rainfall, daily temperature swings of up to 20°C, and violent sandstorms make it one of the most

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