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The Tundra

Question 5 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

What is the purpose of the dense hairs around the flowers of the woolly lousewort?

Answer
A
The dense hairs keep moisture off the flower.
B
The dense hairs trap heat from the sun.
C
The dense hairs protect the flower from caribou.
D
The dense hairs keep the flower’s seeds from blowing away.

Explanation

The dense hairs around the woolly lousewort’s flowers help trap heat from sunlight. This keeps the flowers warmer in the cold conditions where the plant grows. Therefore, the correct choice is “The dense hairs trap heat from the sun.”

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