Which best matches the plant tissue to its function?
vascular tissue transports materials from the environment into the plant.
dermal tissue produces and stores the plant’s food until it is needed.
meristem tissue uses energy from the sun to produce food for the plant.
ground tissue is the outermost plant tissue that prevents water loss.

The first statement is correct: vascular tissue transports materials from the environment into the plant. More specifically, vascular tissue consists of phloem and xylem,by which and water and nutriments are conducted into the plant. Dermal tissue protects the plant from injury and water loss. Meristem tissue are found it parts of the plant that are growing. Ground tissue's functions include photosynthesis and nutrient storage.