Multiple choice Why do water plants like hydrilla have small leaves? To get enough sunlight for photosynthesis So that they do not break by the strong current of water Small leaves help them to get minerals from the water. To prevent loss of water from leaves So that they can breathe properly Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Hydrilla is a freshwater, aquatic plant that has small narrow leaves. These leaves move along with the water current and do not break. They can withstand the strong currents of water.