What is empirical evidence?
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a. evidence that supports a scientific hypothesis
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b. evidence based on personal beliefs or preferences
c. evidence gathered through observation and experimentation
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d. evidence presented as scientific but not gathered through reliable
scientific methods
submi

very

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.