The following sentences come from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. Choose the order in which the four sentences (PQRS) should appear to complete the paragraph.
S1: A common feature of many tropical rainforests is the distinct buttress roots of trees.
P: These roots also aid in water uptake and storage, increase surface area for gas exchange, and collect leaf litter for added nutrition.
Q: Buttress roots create a widespread root network at the surface for efficient uptake of nutrients in a nutrient poor and competitive environment.
R: Because of this, the buttress roots occur at the surface so the trees can maximise uptake and actively compete with the other trees. S: Most of the nutrients within the soil of a tropical rainforest occur near the surface because of decomposition of organisms and leaves. S6: Additionally, these roots reduce soil erosion and maximise nutrient acquisition during heavy rains. The proper sequence should be:
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A common feature of many tropical rainforests is the distinct buttress roots of trees. Buttress roots create a widespread root network at the surface for efficient uptake of nutrients in a nutrient poor and competitive environment. Most of the nutrients within the soil of a tropical rainforest occur near the surface because of decomposition of organisms and leaves. Because of this, the buttress roots occur at the surface so the trees can maximise uptake and actively compete with the other trees. These roots also aid in water uptake and storage, increase surface area for gas exchange, and collect leaf litter for added nutrition. Additionally, these roots reduce soil erosion and maximise nutrient acquisition during heavy rains.