Question

Sam likes watering plants and he kept overwatering plants untill the pot was filled with water. Is it a correct practice?

• A. Yes, because plants require a lot of water.
• B. No, because plants require very little water.
• C. No, because roots will not get air.
• D. Yes, because roots take up air from water.

Answer 1

The correct option is C No, because roots will not get air.

Roots take up air from the air spaces present in soil. If there is too much water then the roots will not be able to take up air because the air spaces will get filled with water. This might cause the roots to die. To avoid this, plants should be watered in such a way that the roots are not clogged.