The ground level of a forest is quite dark because the leaves of the tall trees block out most of the sunlight. Plants at the ground level compete for sunlight as well as for water and mineral resources. One population of plants growing under the trees has a variation in its leaves. Which statement explains a variation in the leaves that affects the plants’ probability of surviving at the ground level of this forest?
Plants with round leaves are more likely to survive than plants with oval leaves, because round leaves gather water better
Plants with round leaves are more likely to survive than plants with oval leaves, because round leaves gather water better
Plants with thick leaves are more likely to survive than plants with thin leaves, because more minerals are stored in the plants’ leaves.
Plants with thick leaves are more likely to survive than plants with thin leaves, because more minerals are stored in the plants’ leaves.
Plants with large leaves are more likely to survive than plants with small leaves, because more solar energy is captured in the plants’ leaves.
Plants with large leaves are more likely to survive than plants with small leaves, because more solar energy is captured in the plants’ leaves.
Plants with few leaves are more likely to survive than plants with many leaves, because all of the chloroplasts are concentrated.
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