Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for the absorption of water and minerals? Why?

Situation ‘A’: Growth and branching of roots in the C-horizon.

Situation ‘B’: Growth and branching of roots in A and B horizons.

Question

Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for the absorption of water and minerals? Why?

Situation ‘A’: Growth and branching of roots in the C-horizon.

Situation ‘B’: Growth and branching of roots in A and B horizons.

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Soln:
Situation &lsquo;B&rsquo; is advantageous to plants because horizons A and B are rich in water, minerals and humus.

Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for the absorption of water and minerals? Why? Situation ‘A’: Growth and branching of roots in the C-horizon. Situation ‘B’: Growth and branching of roots in A and B horizons.