Plants respond to their environments. Which example describes each term?

Draw a line from the term to the example.

1 answer

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.