When comparing root systems of corn plants growing on a square foot in a cornfield with the root systems of natural prairie plants growing in a meadow, what result do you expect to see?
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.
Answer: C
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