In what ways do plants use energy

Plants use energy in multiple ways. One way they use energy is to move. Many don't realize that plants move because their exact position does not change. However, plants do shift in order to face the sun and get more light. Additionally, plants grow. For plants to get taller and larger they need to use energy.

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i'm thinking (a) to keep sand in place; ////////////

explanation: a sand fence or sandbreak, like a snow fence, is used to force windblown, drifting sand to accumulate in a desired place. sand fences are employed to control erosion, sand dune stabilization, keep sand off roadways, and to recruit new material in desert areas.