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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Plants growing on a meadow are likely to have longer and more massive roots than those growing in a cornfield because the soil in meadows is typically poorer, requiring plants to grow deeper roots in search of nutrients. Meadowland also typically has a higher diversity of plant species, which can lead to more diverse root systems. In contrast, cornfields are typically fertilized to maximize crop yield, which might lead to higher root mass but probably not to longer or more diverse roots.

When Comparing Root Systems of Plants Growing on a Square