Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds. The most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only 1/4 inch of soil is that the ________.
A) seedlings do not have an etiolation response
B) seeds require light to germinate
C) seeds require a higher temperature to germinate
D) seeds are very sensitive to waterlogging

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Seeds that require light to germinate are typically covered with only a very thin layer of soil or planted on the soil's surface. This allows for optimal access to needed light for successful germination.

Seed Packets Give a Recommended Planting Depth for the Enclosed