Multiple choice

The roots prominent in nutrient-poor rainforest soils are

  1. lateral roots

  2. taproot

  3. cluster roots

  4. buttress roots
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C Correct answer
Explanation

These are large roots on all sides of a shallow rooted tree. Classically they are found in nutrient-poor rainforest soils and do not go deeper in the layers of earth.

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