When Comparing Root Systems of Plants Growing on a Square

question 27

Multiple Choice

When comparing root systems of plants growing on a square foot in a cornfield and on a meadow,what result do you expect to receive?

• A)The overall mass of roots will be identical in a cornfield and on a meadow.
• B)The mass and length of roots in a cornfield will be higher because soil is fertilized.
• C)The mass and length of roots on a meadow will be higher because soil is poorer and there is higher diversity of plants.
• D)The overall mass of roots on a meadow will be lower,but the length will be higher since roots need to grow deeper to reach nutrients.

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