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What does 'tolerate' mean when talking about plants?

• To grow rapidly

• To withstand extreme conditions

• To require a lot of water

• To produce flowers quickly.

Plants adapt to different growing conditions by (a)   .

• Changing color

• Developing specialized structures

• Moving to a new location

• Producing more flowers

Match the following plant adaptations with their corresponding growing conditions:

• Dry conditions

• Thick waxy leaves

• Cold conditions

• Floating leaves

• Aquatic conditions

• Needle-like leaves

Hydroponics is a technique for growing plants without (a)   .

• Water

• Soil
• Light

• Air

In a hydroponic system, the (a)   is responsible for circulating water.

• Air pump

• Buoyant pads

• Water circulation pump

• Nutritional solution

Match the following benefits of hydroponic systems with their descriptions:

• Requires less space

• Space Saving

• Uses less water than traditional farming

• Water Efficiency

• Plants grow faster due to controlled environment

• Faster Growth

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hydroponic systems?

• Increased water usage

• Space efficiency

• Faster plant growth

• Controlled environment

Selective breeding can be used to select for (a)   in plants.

• color

• size

• characteristics

• taste

What is a common disadvantage of using hydroponic systems?

• Uncontrolled environment

• Increased soil erosion

• Limited plant variety

• High initial setup cost

Which of the following best describes a plant's ability to 'adapt'?

• To grow in any soil type

• To change its growth pattern in response to environmental changes

• To produce seeds quickly

• To require constant sunlight