Two potted plants were subjected to a thunderstorm with high winds. Plant A was blown onto its side during the storm, as shown in the diagram.
Which statement describes the appearance of both plants after 5 days of sunny weather?
A.
Plant A grew toward the ground and Plant B grew toward the Sun.
B.
Plant A stopped growing and Plant B grew toward the Sun.
C.
Plant A grew parallel to the ground and Plant B grew toward the Sun.
D.
Plant A and Plant B both grew toward the Sun.
D. Plant A and Plant B both grew toward the Sun.
The statement that describes the appearance of both plants after 5 days of sunny weather is:
C. Plant A grew parallel to the ground and Plant B grew toward the Sun.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to consider the effects of the thunderstorm and the subsequent sunny weather on both plants.
During the thunderstorm, Plant A was blown onto its side. This means that it was no longer growing vertically and instead was positioned horizontally on the ground. On the other hand, the description of Plant B during the thunderstorm is not provided, so we can assume that it remained in its original upright position.
After the thunderstorm, the plants experience 5 days of sunny weather. During this time, plants typically exhibit positive phototropism, which means that they grow towards the source of light, which in this case would be the Sun. This growth towards the Sun is important for plants to optimize their exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis.
Given this information, the likely outcome is that Plant A, which was originally blown onto its side, would reorient itself and grow towards the Sun. On the other hand, there is no indication given for any change in the position or growth of Plant B, so it is reasonable to assume that it would continue to grow in its original upright position towards the Sun as well.
Therefore, the correct statement describing the appearance of both plants after 5 days of sunny weather would be:
D. Plant A and Plant B both grew toward the Sun.