The best statement that explains why water lilies cannot survive in the marine biome is:
D. The water in the marine biome is salt water rather than fresh water.
Water lilies are freshwater plants and cannot thrive in saltwater environments.
Water lilies float on the surface of ponds. They grow in shallow ponds, so the roots of the plant can grow down into the mud at the bottom of the pond. Water lilies need about 4–6 hours of sunlight each day, and grow best in tropical areas.
Which statement best explains why water lilies cannot survive in the marine biome?
A.
The marine biome has an average yearly rainfall that is too low
B.
The water in the marine biome is fresh water rather than salt water.
C.
The marine biome has an average yearly rainfall that is too high.
D.
The water in the marine biome is salt water rather than fresh water.
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