Which adaptation would give a plant a survival advantage during a hot, dry summer? A.
seeds that have a thick outer covering

B.
deep roots that are efficient in taking in water

C.
large, flat leaves that let water evaporate easily

D.
a long stem that helps it reach for sunlight above other plants

C

Explanation:

the old alchemists made significant contributions to science even though there starting premises were off a bit. their conclusions after failure would steer them into better directions for investigation. science is no more than close observation and the initial mistakes result in rethinking and retrying experiments.