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This passage states that alpine wildflowers are adapted to survive in the alpine zone. Identify a claim that the text makes to support this theory. Provide two details that support this claim.


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Okay aspiring writers Here we go It's one of these

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things This passage states that alpine wildflowers are adapted to

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survive in the alpine zone Identify a claim that the

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text makes to support this theory right to details that

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supports the claim All right The text says that alpen

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wildflowers are physically adapted to survive in the alpine zone

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For example one adaptation alpine wildflowers have is that many

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are small to protect themselves from the wind Another example

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of how alpine wildflowers survive is by growing in cushions

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to conserve moisture and warmth They live in harsh environment

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so it's no surprise that these plants survived Due to

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these special adaptations The physical adaptation of plants is one

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way alpine wildflowers survive in the alpine zone And this

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answer prides acclaimed by the physical adaptation wildflowers and then

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provides to specific details right there And they're about the

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wild flyer's being small and you know how they grow

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in cute little cushions Yeah there's safety in numbers so 00:01:03.623 --> [endTime] that's it That's a three thank you Good night

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