Fact 1: Waxy leaves are used for storing water by some plants.

Fact 2: Waxy leaves keep the plant from drying out.

Given the two facts above, answer the question "Leaves that keep the plant from what are used for storing water by some plants?" with the following options: 
- drying out
 - absorbing liquid
 - bacteria
 - cold air
 - staying damp
 - dormant state
 - toxins
 - keeping moist


 

 drying out        