1. Some plants have dark green leaves and others have light green. In addition, some plants have very large leaves and others very small. Think about the advantages or disadvantages of each and where you might find each of these four. (Think of exposure to sunlight, exposure to wind, water availability, clirnate...etc). Write one advantage for each of the following leaf types. ( 2 points each) The presence of light is essential for the maintenance of plants. The amount of light a plant receives determines the rate of growth and the length of time it remains active. As one of the most basic metabolic|processes in plants, photosynthesis uses light energy. There are three aspects to consider when determining how light affects plant growth: intensity, duration, and quality. a. Dark green leaves: b. Light green leaves: c. Large leaves: d. Small leaves: e. Waxy leaves: Questions 2-6: 2 points each.