Multiple Choice
Soil can easily become deficient in __________ because these ions are negatively charged and do not stick to negatively charged soil particles.
35. Soil
Soil and Nutrients
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What is the goal of phytoremediation?
A
To test whether an element is essential to a certain species of plant
B
To replace lost minerals in soil
C
To grow crops such as alfalfa and wheat that provide good ground cover
D
To increase resistance to aluminum toxicity
E
To clean contaminated sites by using plants that have the ability to extract and store soil pollutants
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Understand the concept of phytoremediation: Phytoremediation is a bioremediation process that uses plants to clean up soil, air, and water contaminated with hazardous contaminants.
Identify the types of pollutants that phytoremediation targets: These can include heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, crude oil, and other contaminants.
Recognize the mechanisms of phytoremediation: Plants can extract, degrade, or stabilize contaminants through processes such as phytoextraction, phytodegradation, and phytostabilization.
Consider the benefits of phytoremediation: It is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method for cleaning contaminated sites, and it can improve soil health and ecosystem quality.
Evaluate the goal of phytoremediation: The primary goal is to use plants to extract and store soil pollutants, thereby cleaning contaminated sites and restoring them to a healthier state.
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