If plants with similar root depths were planted in a field, then: ____.
A) They would be able to absorb nutrients and water with maximum efficiency
B) They would compete for nutrients and water and grow less well than if plants with varying root depths were used
C) Their roots would become tangled, but they would grow about the same as if plants with varying root depths were used
D) They would be unable to grow at all
E) The plants would have to include multiple different species in order to grow

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Plants with similar root depths will compete for the same nutrients and water in the soil, which will result in reduced growth. Using plants with varying root depths would allow for more efficient use of resources in the soil.

If Plants with Similar Root Depths Were Planted in a Field