Question

structures and functions
three structures of some plants are shown below.
air pockets that help them float flexible stems waxy leaves repel water
what type of environment are these plants best suited for?
a. a hot desert c. grasslands
b. a frozen tundra d. a pond

Explanation:

• Air pockets for floating are useful in water.
• Flexible stems can bend with water currents.
• Waxy leaves that repel water are common in aquatic environments.
• A pond is an aquatic environment.
• A hot desert (A) is dry, a frozen tundra (B) is cold and has limited water in liquid form, and grasslands (C) are terrestrial.

Answer:

D. A pond