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To Explain: How a footprint food affects the properties of soil and the effect of these changes on soil microorganisms and seedlings.
Concept Introduction: Foot traffic can cause soil compaction, which means increased density of soil, reduced air volume, and reduced drain off surplus water. Soil compaction reduces the spaces between soil particles, which forces plants to work harder for their survival. It generally results in lack of water, nutrition, and air at plant roots.
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Ch. 37.1 - Explain how the phrase "too much of a good thing"...Ch. 37.1 - Some lawn mowers collect clippings. What is a...Ch. 37.1 - WHAT IF? How would adding clay to loamy soil...Ch. 37.1 - MAKE CONNECTIONS Note three ways the properties...Ch. 37.2 - Are some essential elements more important than...Ch. 37.2 - WHAT IF? If an element increases the growth rate...Ch. 37.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 37.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 37.3 - How do soil bacteria and mycorrhizae contribute to...Ch. 37.3 - MAKE CONNECTIONS What is a general term that is...
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