Roots of ________ grow above the ground.

mango plant

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rose plant

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mangroves

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cactus

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Solution

The correct option is C mangroves
$∙$ Mangroves grow in swamps. In swamps, plants do not get enough oxygen.
$∙$ Hence, roots of these plants grow vertically above the soil to get the required oxygen.

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(a) A plant's response to light is called .................

(b) A plant's response to gravity is called .................

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Roots of ________ grow above the ground.

The correct option is C mangroves∙ Mangroves grow in swamps. In swamps, plants do not get enough oxygen. ∙ Hence, roots of these plants grow vertically above the soil to get the required oxygen.

The correct option is C mangroves
$∙$ Mangroves grow in swamps. In swamps, plants do not get enough oxygen.
$∙$ Hence, roots of these plants grow vertically above the soil to get the required oxygen.