After two weeks of growth, the student recorded his observations in the chart above. Which of the following best explains the response that this type of plant has in relation to the amount of water in the environment? There is a specific amount of water in which this type of plant will grow best. The growth of this type of plant is unaffected by the amount of water it receives. This type of plant will grow better with more water in its environment. When plants receive less water in its environment they will grow better.