plants measured.
Shaded: 85
plants have leaves smaller than 6 cm2
Partial sun: 50
plants have leaves smaller than 6 cm2
Full sun: 15
plants have leaves smaller than 6 cm2
Which statement best describes the relationship between sunlight exposure and this plant species?
(1 point)
Responses
Plants in shaded areas have bigger leaves than those in full sun.
Plants in shaded areas have bigger leaves than those in full sun.
Sunlight exposure does not influence leaf size.
Sunlight exposure does not influence leaf size.
Plants that had more sunlight tended to have larger leaves.
Plants that had more sunlight tended to have larger leaves.
Leaf size is random and not related to sun exposure.
1 answer
The best statement that describes the relationship between sunlight exposure and leaf size for this species of plant is:
Plants that had more sunlight tended to have larger leaves.
This conclusion is supported by the data, which shows that a higher percentage of plants in shaded areas have smaller leaves compared to those in partial sun and full sun.
