Question

classify the statements as either claim, evidence, or reasoning in the cer framework. move each statement to the correct column
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 cm² leaves.
reasoning
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.
plants with drought resistance survive better in dry environments.

Explanation:

A claim is a statement of what is believed to be true. Evidence is data or facts that support a claim. Reasoning is the explanation that links the evidence to the claim. "Drought - resistant plants are better suited for survival in dry climates" and "Plants with drought resistance survive better in dry environments" are claims as they are statements of belief. "Plants with the drought - resistant trait stored 40% more water in their stems" and "After 14 days, Plant A grew 87 cm tall and had 151 cm² leaves" and "The data table shows that plants with nutrient - adaptive traits produced more grain in nutrient - poor soil" are evidence as they are factual 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, Plants with drought resistance survive better in dry environments
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 cm² 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