Question

1. read these sentences from the text: \another condition created by rapid plant growth is a lush canopy that shades out plants living below. large trees grow quickly, reaching for sunlight. they create a dense shade that prevents sunlight from reaching the forest floor. in fact, only about 1% to 2% of sunlight reaches the ground in a tropical forest. since plants depend on sunlight for growth, very few plants live on the ground. instead, they find ways to live on other plants by climbing them, as vines do, or by growing very large, dark green leaves to absorb as much sunlight as possible.\ based on this information, what can you conclude about the connection between a leafs size and the amount of sunlight it absorbs? a. the smaller a leaf is, the more sunlight it absorbs. b. the larger a leaf is, the more sunlight it absorbs. c. the connection between the size of a leaf and the amount of sunlight it absorbs cannot be predicted. d. large leaves and small leaves absorb about the same amount of sunlight.

Explanation:

The text states that plants in shaded areas grow "very large, dark green leaves to absorb as much sunlight as possible." This implies a direct relationship between leaf size and sunlight absorption. Larger leaves have a greater surface area, which can capture more sunlight. Option A is incorrect as it contradicts the text. Option C is wrong because the text clearly suggests a connection. Option D is also incorrect as the text indicates that large leaves are an adaptation for better sunlight absorption.

Answer:

B. The larger a leaf is, the more sunlight it absorbs.