In rain forests the trees high in the canopy receive a large amount of direct sunlight. Plants that grow under the canopy receive less light. Why do plants that grow on the ground in rain forests have broad leaves?

Question

In rain forests the trees high in the canopy receive a large amount of direct sunlight. Plants that grow under the canopy receive less light. Why do plants that grow on the ground in rain forests have broad leaves?

Responses

AThe broad leaves store food.
The broad leaves store food.
BThe broad leaves help them survive the cold.
The broad leaves help them survive the cold.
CThe broad leaves provide shelter for insects.
The broad leaves provide shelter for insects.
DThe broad leaves provide surface area to catch light.

one answer

Answer 1

In rain forests the trees high in the canopy receive a large amount of direct sunlight. Plants that grow under the canopy receive less light. Why do plants that grow on the ground in rain forests have broad leaves?

D. The broad leaves provide surface area to catch light.