Much like animals that hibernate during winter, many plants undergo a period of repose, commonly known as dormancy, during harsh environmental conditions. In this state of rest, the plants conserve resources by halting growth and slowing down metabolism, which helps them survive through adverse weather conditions.Choice A is the best answer. The text describes a period of rest and dormancy that many plants go through in order to survive through harsh environmental conditions. The word “repose” means rest, and it effectively denotes the period during which the plants conserve energy and refrain from their primary activities.
Choice B: “predation” means hunting. However, it does not make sense for plants to go hunting.
Choice C: “enhancement” means improvement, but the text does not mention any type of increase in quality or capacity of the plants during dormancy.
Choice D: “isolation” means solitude. Since the text does not describe the state of dormancy as a period of solitude, this answer choice does not accurately reflect its description.
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Identify the key phrases that describe dormancy (“the animals that hibernate” and “this state of rest”).