Question
Which of these features protects seaweed from being damaged by powerful waves? Seaweed's green colour Seaweed's toughness and flexibility Seaweed's slimy texture Seaweed's nutritional value
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Answer
B
Explanation
The question asks which feature of seaweed helps protect it from damage by powerful waves. It is much realistic to consider that physical attributes of seaweed, rather than its colour or nutritional properties, could be useful in protecting the plant against physical forces such as waves. As per the options 'A' - 'Seaweed’s green color' and 'D' - 'Seaweed’s nutritional value' do not directly express traits that would provide physical protection against the impact of waves.Among the remaining choices 'B' - 'Seaweed’s toughness and flexibility', and 'C' - 'Seaweed’s slimy texture', the option 'B' more plausible as it displays traits required to withstand physical forces, namely “toughness and flexibility.” This implies that the seaweed can endure the movements and forces of the waves (tough) and also flex or move responsively with the wave action (flexible) without being damaged or dislodged. The 'slimy texture' of seaweed in C does not clearly infer its defenses against wave action.Therefore from the options given, the toughness and flexibility of seaweed would protect it from being damaged by powerful waves.