Paragraph ComprehensionQuestion 40 of 120
Many plants close their leaves or flowers at night. This response helps protect the plant from cold temperatures and reduces water loss during dark hours. According to the passage, closing at night helps plants by:
a.attracting more insects
b.producing more seeds
c.growing taller quickly
d.reducing water loss
Explanation
The passage says that closing at night protects plants from cold and reduces water loss. The correct answer reflects this. The remaining choices are not mentioned.
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