Question

Explain why the leaves only emerge once the growing shoot is above the ground?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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★ The new leaves start to grow above the ground because they need light so they can make food for the plant. 5 The seed shrivels and becomes small after germination because the food store gets used up during germination

Answer 2

Answer:

Because the plant doesn't need sun until it completes its food stored in its seed and once it's above ground it emerges leaves for photosynthesis starting a new part in its life