Question

An orchid growing in a rain forest and a cactus growing in a desert live in different environments. Which statement is the best explanation of the different factors that would affect the two plants?(3 points) Responses An orchid growing in a rain forest would have more oxygen, so it could grow slower than a cactus growing in a desert. An orchid growing in a rain forest would have more oxygen, so it could grow slower than a cactus growing in a desert. A cactus growing in a desert would have less sunlight, so it could grow faster than an orchid growing in a rain forest. A cactus growing in a desert would have less sunlight, so it could grow faster than an orchid growing in a rain forest. An orchid growing in a rain forest would have more water, so it could grow faster than a cactus growing in a desert. An orchid growing in a rain forest would have more water, so it could grow faster than a cactus growing in a desert. A cactus growing in a desert would have more carbon dioxide, so it could grow faster than an orchid growing in a rain forest.

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A cactus growing in a desert would have less water, so it could grow slower than an orchid growing in a rain forest.