Botany Section 3: Anatomy, Adaptations, Movements

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What is episodic acidification?

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Episodic acidification refers to temporary increases in the acidity of water bodies, often caused by events like melting snow or heavy rainfall.

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What does buffering capacity mean in the context of soil and water?

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Buffering capacity is the ability of soil and water to neutralize acids, helping to maintain a stable pH level despite acid rain.

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What is thigmotropism?

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Thigmotropism is a plant's growth response to touch or physical contact, allowing it to adapt to its environment.

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Identify the ovary in a flower diagram.

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The ovary is typically labeled as number 3 in flower diagrams.

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Identify the stigma in a flower diagram.

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The stigma is usually labeled as number 1 in flower diagrams.

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What is the role of the ovary in a flower?

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The ovary is the part of the flower that contains the ovules and develops into fruit after fertilization.

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What is the function of the stigma in a flower?

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The stigma is the part of the flower that receives pollen during fertilization.

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Define phototropism.

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light direction, typically causing it to bend towards the light source.

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What is geotropism?

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Geotropism is a plant's growth response to gravity, with roots growing downward and stems growing upward.

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Explain hydrotropism.

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Hydrotropism is the growth response of plants to moisture, where roots grow towards areas of higher water concentration.