What term describes plants used to cover the soil in areas where mowing is impracticable?

• A. Ground cover
• B. Lawn
• C. Perennial
• D. Sediment

Answer: (A)

Ground cover refers to plants that spread to form a continuous layer over the soil, which is exactly what's needed in areas where mowing isn’t practical. This kind of planting protects the soil surface, reduces erosion, helps conserve moisture, and often suppresses weeds, all without requiring regular mowing. A lawn, by contrast, is a managed turf that is kept short through frequent mowing, not suited to places where mowing isn’t feasible. A perennial is a life cycle description of a plant that lives for more than two years, not a description of how the plant covers the ground. Sediment is material like soil particles, not living vegetation. So the term that best describes plants used to cover the soil in areas where mowing is impracticable is ground cover.