1. Phototropism: A plant bends towards a light source to maximize its exposure to sunlight.
2. Hydrotropism: The roots of a plant grow towards a water source, such as a stream or underground water.
3. Thigmotropism: A vine plant wraps around a trellis or nearby structure for support and to maximize its exposure to sunlight.
4. Geotropism: The stem of a young plant grows upwards, towards the surface of the soil, while the roots grow downwards into the soil.
Plants respond to their environments. Which example describes each term?
Draw a line from the term to the example.
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