A field of crop plants removes more mineral nutrients from soil than does a
field of native plants. Which of the following is the best explanation for this?
O A. Crop plants use mineral nutrients less efficiently than native
plants do
O B. Crop plants have shallow root systems, and most of the mineral
nutrients are on the surface.
C. Because crop plants are food, they need more mineral nutrients
than native plants do.
D. Crop plants are removed from the land at harvest, while native
plants remain in place even after they die.