Read the given statements.
Assertion (A): The root systems of desert plants are longer.
Reason (R): High temperature of soil encourages the growth of roots.
Referencing above, which one is the right answer?

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer: Option C