Question

lizette works in her schools vegetable garden. every tuesday, she pulls weeds for 15 minutes. weeding seems like a never - ending task. each time lizette goes to the garden, there are just as many weeds as the week before! two weeks in a row are rainy, cancelling lizettes weeding sessions. when she gets back out to the garden, the weeds are huge. lizette peeks under the leaves of the weeds and observes some struggling radishes and carrots. they are small and yellowish and look unhealthy. since it has rained for two weeks, she knows the plants have plenty of water. which of the following must also be present for the vegetables to grow and thrive?

Explanation:

Plants need sunlight, water, nutrients, and proper soil conditions to grow and thrive. Since water is present due to rain, sunlight and nutrients in the soil are also crucial factors. Weeds being present might compete for nutrients and space.

Answer:

Sunlight and nutrients in the soil must also be present for the vegetables to grow and thrive.