Question

As soil dries, there is less and less water available for plants to use. Once there is not enough water to meet a plant's needs, the soil is at ______.

Answer 1

The water will move from the plant to the soil as the soil dries and water becomes less available for plants. Under drought conditions, plants conserve water by closing their stomata and shedding leaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a. The water will move from the plant to the soil. As soil dries, there is less water available for plants to use. The water potential of dry soil is lower than wet soil, so water will move from the plant to the soil. Under drought conditions, plants conserve water by closing their stomata and shedding leaves.