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When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it generally dries up and dies because

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Water from soil canot rise to aerial parts
  2. roots are starved of energy
  3. Tree is infected by soil microbes
  4. Roots do not receive oxygen for respiration

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Water from soil canot rise to aerial parts