Question Plants in different environments have challenges that only they have. For example, the growth of a plant in a rainforest (e.g., an orchid) might be more affected by different things than a plant in a desert (e.g., a succulent). In three to five sentences, compare environmental challenges that could affect the photosynthetic process of a rainforest plant versus a desert plant.(4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points) Points Awarded Criteria 4 The answer is very clear. The answer is fully supported by details. There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 3 The answer is mostly clear. The answer is supported by mostly relevant details. There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 2 The answer is somewhat clear. Details are weak or not related. There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 1 The answer is not clear. There are few or no supporting details. There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 0 The question is not answered. Skip to navigation
The photosynthetic process of a rainforest plant may be affected by challenges such as dense vegetation that limits sunlight penetration, high humidity that promotes the growth of fungi and bacteria that compete for nutrients, and heavy rainfall that leaches away nutrients from the soil. On the other hand, a desert plant may face challenges like extreme temperatures that can damage the plant's photosynthetic enzymes, water scarcity that limits the availability of water for photosynthesis, and intense sunlight that can cause damage to the plant's chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments.
