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In a drought-prone region, some plants have deep roots and others have shallow roots. During a severe drought, about 80% of deep-rooted plants survive and later produce seeds, while only about 20% of shallow-rooted plants survive long enough to reproduce. Which statement best explains how root depth affects fitness in this environment?
In a drought-prone region, some plants have deep roots and others have shallow roots. During a severe drought, about 80% of deep-rooted plants survive and later produce seeds, while only about 20% of shallow-rooted plants survive long enough to reproduce. Which statement best explains how root depth affects fitness in this environment?