Glossary of Terms: X

X-axis

Horizontal axis on a graph.

 

Xerophyte

Plant that have adaptations to survive prolonged periods of soil drought.

 

X-Ray Radiation

Form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 0.03 to 30 nanometers.

 

Xylem

Conducting tissue in vascular plants through which water and mineral nutrients are transported.

 

Citation: Pidwirny, M. (2006). "Glossary of Terms: X". Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition. Date Viewed. http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeoglos/x.html