Plants Need Varying Amount of Water and Sunlight to Grow

question 98

Short Answer

Plants need varying amount of water and sunlight to grow. The following contour diagrams each show the growth of a different plant as a function of the amount of water and sunlight. Which diagram would represent a plant that does best in a temperate climate (moderate water and sunshine)?

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Definitions:

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