You and a friend walk by a tree with grass growing around it. Your friend states that the tree is larger than the grass because it is closer to the sun and it is able to take in more material. Do you agree?

Question

You and a friend walk by a tree with grass growing around it. Your friend states that the tree is larger than the grass because it is closer to the sun and it is able to take in more material. Do you agree?

a. No. The tree is larger than the grass because it takes in more material from the soil.
b. Yes. The tree is taller, therefore gets more sun and materials.
c. Yes. The grass is shorter, therefore gets less sun and materials.
d. No. All plants obtain most materials fro growth from water and carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

d. No. All plants obtain most materials for growth from water and carbon dioxide. The size of the tree and grass may be due to a variety of factors, including their individual species, soil nutrients, and environmental conditions, rather than simply their proximity to the sun.