Soil, Plants, and Engineering

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Soil, Plants, and Engineering Science ENGAGE!

Standards 3.L.2.4 Students know that different soils possess different textures and capacities for the retention of water and nutrients. Students know that soil consists of different components. Students know that these characteristics of soil influence the growth and survival of plants.

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