Question

enrique examines a plant species to determine whether it could be a pioneer species. which questions should he ask about the plant? check all that apply. can the plant survive with few nutrients and little water? how large does the plant grow? what color is the plant? does this plant have small or large leaves? how many offspring does this plant produce at one time?

Explanation:

To determine if a plant is a pioneer species, we analyze each option:

• "Can the plant survive with few nutrients and little water?" Pioneer species colonize harsh, nutrient - poor environments, so this is relevant.
• "How large does the plant grow?" Size alone doesn't relate to pioneer species' key traits (colonization of barren areas).
• "What color is the plant?" Color is irrelevant to pioneer species' characteristics.
• "Does this plant have small or large leaves?" Leaf size isn't a key factor for pioneer species.
• "How many offspring does this plant produce at one time?" Pioneer species often have high reproductive rates to colonize new areas, so this is relevant.

Answer:

• Can the plant survive with few nutrients and little water?
• How many offspring does this plant produce at one time?