Which of the following is NOT a reason that stratospheric ozone is important? a. None of these. b. It powers the weather cycle on Earth. c. It absorbs UV radiation. d. It is one of the greenhouse gases responsible for making Earth livable.

answer;

c. a tree whose roots are surrounded by wet sand.

explanation;

water stress is an important factor limiting the growth and productivity of forests.water stress is the most often cited cause of poor survival and growth of woody landscape plants.

-insufficient soil moisture is the most common form of water stress, but excess moisture that leads to poor soil aeration (hypoxia) can also result in reduced plant vitality. a tree whose roots are surrounded by wet sand would be least likely to experience water stress.