Question

leaf trait light condition number of cotton plants observed water loss (%) number of surviving cotton plants survival probability (%) offspring per plant
broad and thin dim 70 20 58 83 16
broad and thin bright 65 50 32 49 10
narrow and thick dim 75 30 50 67 14
narrow and thick bright 80 10 68 85 20
use the drop - down arrow to choose the correct word to complete the paragraph.
cotton plants grow broader and thinner leaves in the shade to absorb more
cotton plants grow narrower and thicker leaves in full sun to save and stay on.
carbon dioxide
sunlight
nutrients
water
change to help plants adapt to different environments.

Explanation:

In full - sun conditions, plants need to conserve water to stay healthy. Narrower and thicker leaves reduce water loss.

Answer:

water