Why Is There Likely to Be a Higher Diversity of Plant

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why is there likely to be a higher diversity of plant species in soil derived from limestone than in soil derived from granite?

• A) The higher acidity of soil derived from granite lowers the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus to plants.
• B) Limestone attracts more bacteria and fungi, thereby increasing the nutrients in the soil.
• C) The higher acidity of soil derived from limestone increases the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus to plants.
• D) The lower acidity of soil derived from granite lowers the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus to plants.

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