When comparing root systems of plants growing on a square foot in a corn field and on a meadow, what result do you expect to receive?
A) The mass and length of roots on a meadow will be larger because soil is poorer and there is higher diversity of plants.
B) 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.
C) The overall mass of roots will be identical in a cornfield and on a meadow.
D) The mass and length of roots in a cornfield will be larger because soil is fertilized.

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The mass and length of roots on a meadow are expected to be larger due to the poorer soil and higher diversity of plants. This diversity leads to more competition for nutrients, encouraging plants to develop more extensive root systems to access resources.

When Comparing Root Systems of Plants Growing on a Square