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Plants are affected by UV rays. Some of them die in their presence.

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Is radiation from japan dangerous to California?

Small amounts of radiation from damaged nuclear plants in Japan have already reached California but they pose no health threats at all. Any radiation that reaches California from Japan is well dissipated by the time it gets there.


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Plants differ in height, color, texture. Different plants have different numbers of genes. Some plants need high amounts of water. Some plants need a lot of sunlight and others prefer shady conditions. Some plants prefer sandy soil and others need black earth and vast amounts of nutrients. Some plants are useful to man and others are considered weeds.


Why is radiation important to plants?

Plants depend on solar radiation (light) to synthesise their energy.


How do animals get solar radiation by eating plants?

The plants absorbs the solar radiation and energy.


Why do different plants need different amounts of sunlight?

Different plants have evolved in different environments with various light conditions, leading to variations in their sunlight requirements. Plants have adapted to utilize sunlight for photosynthesis at different rates depending on their species, which determines how much sunlight they need to thrive. Factors such as leaf structure, pigment content, and physiological adaptations also influence a plant's sunlight requirements.


How can plants be protected from radiation?

Plants can be protected from radiation by placing them in shielded areas such as a greenhouse or indoors with radiation-blocking materials like lead or concrete. Additionally, increasing the distance between plants and radiation sources can also help reduce exposure. Some plants have natural mechanisms to repair radiation damage, while others may benefit from antioxidants in their soil to mitigate the effects of radiation.


IS Nuclear power is the only energy source which gives off radiation?

No, nuclear power is not the only energy source that gives off radiation. Coal-fired power plants, for example, also release radioactive materials into the environment. However, nuclear power plants do release more radiation than other energy sources.


How are plants affected by ozone layer depletions?

Ozone layer depletion leads to an increase in ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface. This excessive UV radiation can harm plants by damaging their cellular processes, reducing photosynthesis rates, and increasing the risk of mutations in their DNA. Overall, ozone layer depletion can hinder the growth and development of plants and disrupt ecosystems.


Which are affected more by their surroundings plants or animals?

plants


What do you know about nuclear plants?

Nuclear Plants give off radiation, however when some of the nuclear plants in Japan were destroyed, some of the radiation did travel here but the radiation it sent here isn't strong enough to do any damage :)


What plants are not affected by bacteria?

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How did adaptive radiation affect plants after they moved to land?

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