Question

in contrast to most animals, which resource do plants typically compete for?
sunlight
water
space
food

Explanation:

Most animals compete for food, water, and space, but plants are autotrophs that produce their own food via photosynthesis. A key, distinct resource plants compete for (that most animals do not rely on in the same way for energy production) is sunlight, as it is essential for photosynthesis. While plants do need water and space, sunlight is the resource that sets their primary competition apart from most animals.

Answer:

sunlight