Why does when drought takes place in the Midwest, some plants survive but others do not. This happens because the plants have different tolerances for what?

The correct answer to this question is Water. There are many times when plants face dry conditions. Water is crucial for plants to grow and during a drought, there is little to no water. Without water, a plant's ability to survive is hindered. Being that they face dry conditions often, the plant must adapt to this environmental change.

There are a number of ways they do this, which allow some plants to continue on for a short amount of time without water. Doing these techniques allow a plant to combat the shortage of water they experience and protect them from toxic chemicals.