Q9Short answer
Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for 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.
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Situation ‘B’ is advantageous to plants because A- and B- horizons are rich in water, minerals and humus.