Growth of Organisms

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What is the main department that collects information about crop yields each year?

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The US Department of Agriculture.

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What is the term for a plant's response to touch?

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Thigmotropism.

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What may happen to a plant if it lacks nutrients?

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Its growth might be stunted.

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True or False: All growth is due to the environment.

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False.

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What percentage of people are allergic to urushiol, a compound in poison ivy?

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80%.

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What is phototropism?

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The growth of a plant towards light.

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What is gravitropism?

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The growth of a plant in response to gravity.

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What are nutrients?

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Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

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What is the role of the US Department of Agriculture?

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To oversee farming, forestry, and food.

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What is the effect of too much water on plants?

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It can lead to root rot and stunted growth.