How does adaptation explain the patterns of distribution of plant and animal species in the world?

Question

My answer is: If you were in the rain forest, the plants on the forest floor will die because there's tall trees blocking the sunlight. The trees adapt and grow larger.

Answer 1

Rain forest is only one type of environment and trees are only one group of plants.

Organisms either adapt to their environment or die.

Answer 2

So this is my best answer I have so.....THE answer is . 1.How does adaptation explain the patterns of distribution of plant and animal species in the world?
Answer: Adaptation explains the patterns because plant and animals have to adapt to their world