Several species of plants are growing in a drainage ditch. Some species have short roots, while others have long roots. During periods of heavy rain, the ditch fills with fast-moving water, which uproots more plants that have short roots than long roots. Which short-term effect will most likely result from a year with more heavy rain than normal?
There will be an equal number of plants in the ditch with long roots and short roots.
Most plants in the ditch will be plants with long roots.
Most plants in the ditch will be plants with short roots.
There will be no change in the numbers of plants with long roots and short roots.