Question

During the winter months, the groundwater in an area freezes, the rivers freeze, and there is little sunlight available. Which of the following processes would allow plants to survive the winter conditions? A. hibernation B. dormancy C. migration D. pollination

Answer 1

The freezing of groundwater and rivers makes water unavailable to plants. To survive the winter where there is little water and little sunlight, many plants become dormant. During dormancy, the plant stops growing. This allows the plant to conserve energy and survive the winter conditions.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B: dormancy. In response to unfavourable environmental conditions, such as over winter months, plants are able to enter a state of little to no growth, called dormancy. In addition to reducing or halting growth over dormancy periods, deciduous trees shed their leaves over winter, thereby avoiding water loss. Most trees also bud over spring and summer periods, when conditions are more favourable.