Consider the statements: (1) Roots help in preventing soil erosion...

Consider the statements: (1) Roots help in preventing soil erosion. (2) Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.

A. Both (1) and (2) are correct and (2) explains (1)

B. Both (1) and (2) are correct but (2) does not explain (1)

C. Both are true

D. Only (1) is correct