Question

2. The roots spread horizontally instead of being vertical in the temperate coniferous forest why​

Answer 1

Plant roots can grow anywhere-in the soil, ... the vertical distribution of severed roots ... Plan-view diagram of the horizontal woody root system developed from a single ... is slow, and trees tend to be replaced by shrubs.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the plants spread their roots horizontally instead of being vertical in the temperate coniferous forest (1)

to overcome the problem of frozen sub soil in winter.

(2) they are able to cover a wide area for collecting nutrients as the main nutrients are found on the upper layer of soil

(3) roots mainly take up water and nutrients from the upper layer, resulting in a well-developed horizontal root system.