Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

In a garden, several plants of the same species were growing very close to each other. Over time, some of the plants became smaller and weaker. What was the main reason for this?

A They were competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients.
B They were attracting too many decomposers.
C They were sharing too much water.
D They were producing too much oxygen.
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Step 1: Plants in a community require resources for growth. Step [2-9]: When growing too close together, the resources (sunlight, water, space) become limited. Step [2-9]: This leads to competition, where weaker plants receive less and suffer reduced growth.

Correct answer: They were competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients.

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