To colonize, land plants had to overcome a number of difficulties. However, once this occurred, they were able to exploit more abundant resources. Which of the following resources are more plentiful on land than in water?

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Light is more abundant on land than in water, as it is not filtered as much by water and can be accessed more easily by land plants. Nitrogen and water may be more limited on land, and the concentration of carbon dioxide may not differ significantly between terrestrial and aquatic environments.

To Colonize, Land Plants Had to Overcome a Number of Difficulties