Orchids are a recently evolved plant that have a novel feature known as aerial roots. What is the most likely function of an orchid's specialized roots?

Aerial roots preserve water in the orchid.

Aerial roots allow the orchid to attach itself to trees.

Aerial roots produce food for the orchid through photosynthesis.

Aerial roots anchor the orchid to the ground

Which of these statements best describes the st. lawrence seaway? the st. lawrence seaway connects the st. lawrence river with the arctic ocean. the st. lawrence seaway provides an important trading route between the u. s. and mexico. the st. lawrence seaway provides an important trading route for the u. s, but has little value for canada. the st. lawrence seaway connects the great lakes, the st. lawrence river, and the atlantic ocean.

1) what three conditions must be present for minerals to form through natural processes? 2) why are minerals considered inorganic substances? 3) how do oxides differ from other minerals that contain oxygen atoms? 4) how is a sulfide different from a sulfate? what makes native elements unique?

In which ways are mercury and venus similar?