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What is the soil's ability to hold nutrients and to supply nutrients to a plant called what?
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∙ 12y ago
its called soil fertility! trust me, i just answered my online science test and got that question right.
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What do roots do to a plant?
The roots supply nutrients and water to the plant.
When erosion and other factors cause soil to lose its ability to hold water and other nutrients and to support plant life is called?
It is called Desertification
Why is an overabundance of nutrients harmful to a water supply?
It causes excessive aquatic plant growth.
A plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients is greatly increased by the millions of?
root hairs
How do you keep plants alive?
Supply them with the right amounts of light, water, and nutrients. The "right" amount is going to differ from plant to plant.
What an excess of plant nutrients in waterways is called?
Eutrophication
How do roots help plants?
Roots anchor the plant in the ground and supply water and nutrients to the plant to use for growth. Some roots are used to store nutrients for the next season - carrots potatoes.
Why are fertilizers used for house plants?
To supply one or more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants.
How would the absence of root hairs affect the plants ability to absorb water and nutrients?
Root hairs help the root absorb more water and nutrients from the soil. The absence of root hairs would reduce the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.
What process happens in the roots?
The process of osmosis gives the roots the ability to absorb nutrients from the ground and draw them into the plant
A storage area in a plant is called a?
The Storage Area In A Plant Cell Is Called A Vacuole
What can you conclude about the ability of the Indian pipe plant to make its own food?
The Indian Pipe plant can pretty much make its own food by "borrowing" nutrients.
