Multiple choice

Why have certain trees adapted to have Buttress Roots?

  1. To help animals to climb them

  2. To help them become more stable in thin soil

  3. To make them look funny

  4. To provide a place for animals to hide behind
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rainforest soils are often very thin and nutrient-poor, meaning tree roots do not grow very deep. Buttress roots are large, wide roots that grow above ground to provide structural stability and prevent tall trees from falling over.

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