1. Any task accomplished using recursion could alternately be accomplished using loops.

true of false. please explain

2. Which of the following statements about recursion in not valid:

A recursive solution has the advantage of using memory more efficiently than other possible solutions.

Recursive solutions often lead to more compact solutions (shorter code).

Recursive solutions are generally easier to read.

Recursion can be used to generate complex graphical figures.

Recursion can be used to search file systems for a specific file.

please explain, thanks!