Question

A big tree falls in a forest but its roots are still in contact with the soil.
The branches of this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to ______.

Options

• water and light

• water and minerals

• gravity and water

• light and gravity

Answer 1

A big tree falls in a forest but its roots are still in contact with the soil.
The branches of this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to light and gravity.

Explanation:

It is because a plant stem grows towards the light in the upward direction against the force of gravity.