Question
Students planted the same type and number of seeds in pots A and B. The amount and type of soil in both pots were also the same. Each plant received the same amount of water each week. Pot A was placed by a sunny window. Pot B was placed in a closet. After four weeks, the students observed the plants in both pots. The plants in pot A were green with thick stems. The plants in pot B were yellow with thin stems. Which statement best explains why the plants in pot A were different from the plants in pot B?
Responses
A Pot A contained more soil than pot B.Pot A contained more soil than pot B.
B Pot A contained more seeds than pot B.Pot A contained more seeds than pot B.
C Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.
D Pot A received more water than pot B.
Responses
A Pot A contained more soil than pot B.Pot A contained more soil than pot B.
B Pot A contained more seeds than pot B.Pot A contained more seeds than pot B.
C Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.
D Pot A received more water than pot B.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best explains why the plants in pot A were different from the plants in pot B is:
C Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.
Sunlight is a crucial factor for plant growth, as it is needed for photosynthesis, which helps plants produce energy. The plants in pot A, placed by a sunny window, received more sunlight than those in pot B, which were kept in a closet and lacked sufficient light.
C Pot A received more sunlight than pot B.
Sunlight is a crucial factor for plant growth, as it is needed for photosynthesis, which helps plants produce energy. The plants in pot A, placed by a sunny window, received more sunlight than those in pot B, which were kept in a closet and lacked sufficient light.