Question

SCIENCE

Prairie grasses grow from the roots and not from the tips.
How does this adaptation help prairie grasses to survive?


a. The grass can grow wider to make the stem more sturdy
b. The grass can take in more carbon dioxide
c. The grass can photosynthesize faster near the root
d. The grass can keep growing if it is eaten by grazing animals

I don't understand the question that well. Can someone explain? I think it might be d.

Answer 1

It is not about what is above ground. Therefore b and c are no good. I suppose a would be possible but suspect that d is correct because indeed those grasses fed buffalo, cattle etc. and spreading out underground so you can pop up here and there is helpful.

Answer 2

So if some of the grass is eaten, the grass will grow back at the root? I think its d then

Answer 3

I am inclined to agree with you.

Answer 4

Thank you.

Answer 5

You are welcome.