Question

1. pots a and b both have plain soil, bean seeds, and the same amount of light. pot b receives more water (see table). after 50 days the plants are measured. based on the data, what is the correct conclusion?

pot	a	b
height	24 cm	44 cm
mass	4.1 g	9.6 g

the amount of water affects the height but not the mass.
the amount of water affects the mass but not the height.
the amount of water affects the mass and the height.
the amount of water does not affect the mass or the height.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the data

Pot B has more water (60 mL per day) than Pot A (20 mL per day). Pot B has a greater height (44 cm) and mass (9.6 g) compared to Pot A (height 24 cm, mass 4.1 g).

Step2: Draw conclusion

The amount of water affects both the mass and the height.

Answer:

The amount of water affects the mass and the height.