Question

classify the statements as either claim, evidence, or reasoning in the cer framework. move each statement to the correct column.
claim
evidence
reasoning
plants with the drought - resistant trait stored 40% more water in their stems.
drought - resistant plants are better suited for survival in dry climates.
after 14 days, plant a grew 87 cm tall and had 151 $cm^2$ leaves.
plants with specific traits grow better since they are adapted to their environment.
the data table shows that plants with nutrient - adaptive traits produced more grain in nutrient - poor soil.

Explanation:

A claim is a statement of belief. Evidence is data or facts. Reasoning is an explanation that links evidence to a claim. "Drought - resistant plants are better suited for survival in dry climates" is a claim. "Plants with the drought - resistant trait stored 40% more water in their stems", "After 14 days, Plant A grew 87 cm tall and had 151 $cm^2$ leaves" and "The data table shows that plants with nutrient - adaptive traits produced more grain in nutrient - poor soil" are evidence as they are data. "Plants with specific traits grow better since they are adapted to their environment" is reasoning as it explains the relationship between traits and growth.

Answer:

Claim: Drought - resistant plants are better suited for survival in dry climates.
Evidence: Plants with the drought - resistant trait stored 40% more water in their stems; After 14 days, Plant A grew 87 cm tall and had 151 $cm^2$ leaves; The data table shows that plants with nutrient - adaptive traits produced more grain in nutrient - poor soil.
Reasoning: Plants with specific traits grow better since they are adapted to their environment.