Nature & science · Age 10 · Complex Ecosystems & Biomes
Plant Competition for Sunlight
Explore how plants compete for sunlight, water and nutrients in different ecosystems.
Module
Complex Ecosystems & Biomes
Age
Age 10
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
How do tall trees give themselves an advantage over smaller plants?
Question 2
Multiple choice
What do ivy and other climbing plants do to gain access to sunlight?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Why do many forest floor plants grow and flower in early spring?
Question 4
True or false
Plants with deeper roots can access water and nutrients that shallow-rooted plants cannot reach.
Question 5
Matching
Match each plant adaptation to the competition advantage it gives.